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Question: why is rpms revs high and wont go past 20mph.but drives fine in rev. please help

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ron7837, 3.3L V6, Houston, TX, December 27, 2011, 09:31
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rpm goes high just to maintain 20mph speed....

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    mastertech6371 December 27, 2011, 09:41
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    the trans is not shifting. you need to check the fluid but beyond that, get to a trans shop and have them check it for you.

    Roy

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    ron7837, December 27, 2011, 11:19
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    i changed filter and fluid....it drives fine in reverse,but only goes 20mph in drive...just to maintain 20mph i must accelerate a little more..rpms are higher...

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