Cadillac skipping

LURCH79

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1996 CADILLAC STS
V8
FWD
AUTOMATIC
200,000 MILES

My cadillac just started skipping when it reaches 60mph the rpm gage will rise to 3 thousand and continue to skip until I slow down. I hear a slight whinning noise when I drive it, and it takes a moment to shift gears could I be low on transmission fluid? Or is it something else?

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Sounds like the trans. Check fluid. And condition u have change the trans fluid just like the engine oil.

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Monday, April 18th, 2011 AT 5:09 PM

LURCH79

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Thank you im getting a trans. Fluid change in the morning ill keep you posted

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Tuesday, April 19th, 2011 AT 3:03 AM

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Turns out my local mechanic that "use to work at a cadillac shop" could not find the transmission cap or dipstick he said it was on top of the transmission which it wasnt I got to looking and its next to the intake under a hose im thinking its a misfire since it only does it at high speeds

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Wednesday, April 20th, 2011 AT 1:08 PM

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Ck. The codes push the off and warmer buttons on the a/c panel. When all segments light release and write the codes down. Gl

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Wednesday, April 20th, 2011 AT 5:42 PM

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I found the problem is the mass flow either its dirty and needs the filter airbox, and butterfly spayed out real good or that sensor could be going out