Just purchased a2004 Buick rendezvous and it does some jerking when first starting out. I haven't done much driving in it yet but I am wondering if I should take minor steps before changing the trans.

Asked by GuruBM2D Apr 11, 2017 at 03:26 PM about the 2004 Buick Rendezvous CX FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Should I try changing trans fluid before jumping to get a new trans.. And are
there any other common issues with this car.

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Kelly answered 7 years ago

PLEASE SERVICE THE TRANSMISSION AND ADD SOME ( lucas trans additive) TO IT...TO FREE UP A DIRTY VALVE BODY AND PRESSURES..YOU CAN EVEN USE TYPE f FLUID EVEN THOUGH ITS A GM ..ITS JUST A BETTER FLUID..WE DONT EVEN CARRY DEX 2... ALSO MAKE SURE THE IDLE SPEED IS SET RIGHT

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GuruBM2D answered 7 years ago

Thank you for responding Kelly. I will try that.

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