1996 Buick Regal Rpm's rev high

1996 BUICK REGAL
104,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MCK3885
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I was driving to work this morning and my car was fine and then all the sudden i went to acelerate and the car wouldn't go faster then 25 mph the rpm's were up to 3 but the car wasn't moving.

what could it be? could it be the transmission fluid or maybe the whole transmission? could the brakes have anything to do with it? i have to get the both calliper's replaced and the brake pads the one calliper is locked up. Could that have something to do with it?

Thanks Lindsey
Jan 14, 2009 at 8:40 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
First, check the trans fluid. Check it hot, ideling in park.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
Jan 15, 2009 at 11:31 AM
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MCK3885
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Looks red and it's full.
Jan 15, 2009 at 11:33 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If you put the trans in neutral, will the car coast or move? If so, it sounds like the problem may be in the trans. Let me know what you find.
Jan 15, 2009 at 1:26 PM
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MCK3885
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Ok, well i took it to a shop and it is the trans, how much do they usually cost? rebuilt? new? labor?
Jan 15, 2009 at 1:28 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The cost is all based on what needs repaired in the trans. 1200. to 2000.00 isn't out of the ordinary. Maybe you could find one with a warranty on the internet or a salvage yard near you. You may be able to save a few bucks doing it that way.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
Jan 15, 2009 at 3:22 PM