Transmission problem
1999 Pontiac Grand Prix 6 cyl Automatic 180000 miles
I just recently brought a used '99 Pontiac Grand Prix SE. I've noticed that when I press on the gas the engine will rev up to 3-4k rpm even when it's a light press. The power is also not helping me to maintain my acceleration so I find myself pressing harder on the acceleration to maintain my speed. The problem is intermittent and happens for a few minutes every time I drive. At other times the acceleration is fine and the car only revs around the 2k mark under a light press and I can feel the acceleration translating to the wheels. I'm due for and oil change but I don't think that's the problem. It was suggested that it could be the transmission, transmission fluid (which I checked), or the engine timing belt. Any Ideas or suggestions? My mother had a similar problem with her '97 cutlass but she doesn't remember what she had to do to get it fixed.
1999 Pontiac Grand Prix 6 cyl Automatic 180000 miles
I just recently brought a used '99 Pontiac Grand Prix SE. I've noticed that when I press on the gas the engine will rev up to 3-4k rpm even when it's a light press. The power is also not helping me to maintain my acceleration so I find myself pressing harder on the acceleration to maintain my speed. The problem is intermittent and happens for a few minutes every time I drive. At other times the acceleration is fine and the car only revs around the 2k mark under a light press and I can feel the acceleration translating to the wheels. I'm due for and oil change but I don't think that's the problem. It was suggested that it could be the transmission, transmission fluid (which I checked), or the engine timing belt. Any Ideas or suggestions? My mother had a similar problem with her '97 cutlass but she doesn't remember what she had to do to get it fixed.
Apr 9, 2010 at 2:11 PM