2001 IMPALA - Transmission has started to slip

2001 CHEVROLET TRUCK
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JOSEPHBOLO
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2001 Impala 3.8L 85K

Had car since new, this winter the transmission started to slip when taking off - but only if the engine was cold.

If I fully warm up engine (allowing it to idle about 5-10 minutes before driving), then shifting feels normal.

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Mar 7, 2007 at 1:38 PM
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CHEVY22
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check the fluid while the vehicle is running , if it is low add as needed
Mar 7, 2007 at 7:42 PM