I have a 2001 Grand Prix SE with a 3100 engine. When I am at cruising speed and I kick the pedal to the floor I have very poor acceleration but the engine rpms kick up.

Asked by tedead Jul 08, 2012 at 08:15 PM about the 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix SE

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I have a 2001 Grand Prix SE with a 3100 engine. When I am at cruising speed and I kick the pedal to the floor I have almost no acceleration but the engine rpms increases.

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MrEvolution answered 11 years ago

It sounds like your transmission is slipping. Check your ATF fluid level with the car running on level ground.

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Gary answered 11 years ago

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GuruK6PQL answered 4 years ago

You are low on trans fluid. It's important to use Dextron VI. Make sure you're on level ground, put vehicle in park, emergency brake on, start vehicle and warm up. Try not to overfill. If you have any doubt, have someone who knows how to do it.

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