2003 pontiac vibe awd base 1.8L 4spd auto transmission
I'm having some issues, unsure if its mainly trans related or engine.
First, I notice the transmission loves to skip 3rd (driving habits maybe??) Whenever I first start my vehicle and I back out the driveway in reverse or take off in drive I hear a scrape sound, then nothing else, irregardless if vehicle is warm or not.
The vehicle itself feels very very slow, doesn't misfire or anything but its difficult to get it to break 4k RPM unless I'm starting from a stop.
Ahwile ago the only major codes I've had was engine running to lean bank 1
Transmission fluid looks a little torched, but still is pink. I'm not a transmission expert so.
If worst comes to worst, could I swap out with a 5spd auto?