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It could be low on tranny fluid or could be ready to fail. It may also have a sticky valve. Take the dipstick out and smell the fluid. Does it smell like burnt rubber? If so then your tranny is shot and needs to be rebuilt/replaced. If it smells fine then go to your closest auto store and pick up some Lucas Transsmission stuff and see if that helps.
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