Q: I have 2005 blazer all of sudden doesn't run on drive but in 3rd gear it runs fine what should I do

asked by on July 23, 2017

I just did oil change yesterday and now today car won't run on drive when I put it in 3rd gear it rides fine how long can I drive this way
My car has an automatic transmission.

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