Q: Loss of gears and propulsion.
I was driving and lost propulsion. Parked and attempted to shift back into gear. The vehicle would not go into any gear. There is fluid in the transmission and no metal shavings or burns anywhere.
My car has 68500 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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