Q: Bad transmission 2003 Chevrolet Impala
I was driving then I started seeing smoke coming from my car. I didn't realize it was from my car until I looked in the rear mirror again. Then my car was sounding like it was trying to stop so luckily I got to the closet safest spot. I heard some noises scratching or something then when I got to my destination the transmission fluid was just pouring down from under my car. I had even put more transmission fluid in there and just came right back out. Then when i popped the hood the transmission was screaming or whistling. So will I need a new transmission? What you think i will need to do?
My car has 188984 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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