Q: 2003 Toyota 4Runner sport 4x4 V6 4.0L

asked by on November 25, 2017

My 2003 Toyota 4Runner sport V6 4x4 gear is shifting very loose and the shifter won’t stay engaged in 3rd gear. It’s automatic transmission.

My car has 130000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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