Do I have a transmission issue or something smaller?
What is your question?
I felt a jump then saw smoke from the rear and the car would not shift to next gear.I parked and lots of smoke came from under hood. I saw red fluid leaking from under (lots of it). It would not go in to reverse. It sat for 4 hours. It started fine and went in reverse but not in to drive. Fluid still leaking. 180,000 miles.
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Has the leak been found and repaired and fluid returned to proper level? That would be a good starting point. I suspect the smoke you saw was from ATF hitting the exhaust and burning.
Found the issue I hope. A hose had come off. it was put back on and fluid added. The car shifted fine and is home. I am not sure how much fluid to add and put one gallon in. The reading is only showing about 1/4 inch on dip stick. I was told it would only need 4 quarts........Thank you for responding.
Found the issue I hope. A hose had come off. it was put back on and fluid added. The car shifted fine and is home. I am not sure how much fluid to add and put one gallon in. The reading is only showing about 1/4 inch on dip stick. I was told it would only need 4 quarts........Thank you for responding.
You're welcome. Be sure to check it on level ground.