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86ranger4x4owner

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I have got a 1996 chevy k1500 5.7l. my question is this normal? when i floor it going about 45 it will go to 3000 then climb up to 5000 and change. but if i floor it at about 25 it will go to 4500 then to 5500 and change.Does anyone know how i could fix this or if it is normal i checked the automatic transmission fliud and it has enough so i was thinking about changing it and the filter if that would help since it doesnt have a kickdown cabel i was thinking it does it hydraulic. any help please?
 


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When it downshifts it depends on the speed and gear ratios it's not always going to go to a certain RPM.I think those have a 4L60E tranny the e is for electronic it doesn't need a cable it has a throttle position switch.
 

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When i use ti floor it it woukd kickdown and go to 4000-5500 rpms then change. Does the amount of fluid have any affect and does the filter have any effect on kickdown
 

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I accidently overfilled it just a little bit but does the amount of fluid have anything to do with the kickdown or rpms? And also i was thinking about changing the fluid and its never been changed before and it has 186,000 miles on it will it hurt to change the fluid? Thanks.
 

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My credo
If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is...
Doesn't sound like there's anything wrong. The computer usually handles shifting (as far as I know). It has more to do with the conditions. Is your auto 4-speed or 5?

Shouldn't hurt to change the fluid. You might consult the truck's scheduled maintenance
 

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