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1988 Chevrolet S-10 Repair Question


Topics covered: Transmission, Automatic transmission, Body.
Mileage: 200,000 miles.

Asked on November 18, 2012

Chevrolet S-10 Transmission Problem

I have a 4.3 motor automatic transmission the transmission works untill I start going downhill and then the transmission acks like it is go in netural, you can downshift and it will not slow the truck down, I can give it gas and sometimes it will engage the transmission again, Once I get on level ground or up hill it starts working good again. You can go backward down a hill and it works great. You have to have really good brakes when you go down a hill. any help thanks
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Replied on November 18, 2012

With that mileage-Let me ask you this -How long since you have the transmission serviced-don't recall check the tranny fluid level and condition -start here and then report back -

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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Replied on November 18, 2012

Just bought the truck so un sure about the service part, checked the fluid it looks good and full

Tiny Response from flash25205
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Replied on November 18, 2012

How did you check the fluid? If you're checking it like the oil its not the correct way-recheck it and make sure the engine is in normal operating temperature and idling while you check the level-Filter could be clogging-who knows-if it continues bring it in to a transmission specialty shop and have it pressure tested this will give you the direction where to start the diagnosis-possibilities the detent cable out of adjustment,governor,sticking solenoid and a clogged valve body etc-

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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