Q: I have a 1982 Toyota Corolla with 152,000 miles. I turn my car on but it will not reverse out of garage. It works in drive howeve
I have a 1982 Toyota Corolla with 152,000 miles. I turn my car on but it will not reverse out of garage. It works in drive however, I had an oil change and transmission fluid added. What could be the problem.
My car has 151000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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