My car will shifti nto all gears but only catches in reve...
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Greg
348 days ago
Hello, Welcome to JustAnswer.
name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* I am an independent Auto Technician.
Sorry to hear you are having a problem with your Vehicle , I will do my best to assist you with this issue.A live optional phone call will be automatically offered by JustAnswer,
But I can not do calls at the moment we can carry on with text?It may take a moment for me to get back to you as I may have to look up information about your concern,
So I really appreciate your patience.Do you have your VIN number handy for me so I can look up your vehicle?May I ask who I have the pleasure of chatting with?Greg.
Customer
348 days ago
I dont have the vintage number handy and my name is rose
Greg
348 days ago
Hi Rose nice to meet you.
When you have no forward gears and only reverse this normally point to a bad transmission clutches. But first do the basics test.
Transmission fluid check.Transmission Fluid should be a nice clear light red to clear light Brown.. if dark brown to black then you have internal transmission issues.
Check the fluid with the engine at running temp for best results, and check with the engine running.No need for vin number at this moment Rose but check the fluid it might just be low but if you find it’s not and the fluid is dirty let me know.
Rgds Greg
Customer
348 days ago
Every time I check it it's dry
Greg
348 days ago
Ok then you have a leak check your coolant is not contaminated with atf fluid and check for leaks under the car . If it’s dry it’s leaking and a dry transmission will not work?
Greg
Customer
348 days ago
My coolant is fine
Greg
348 days ago
Ok check for other leaks under the vehicle, the good news is the coolant is clean so no cooler issue
Customer
348 days ago
Under the truck there's a spot
Greg
348 days ago
Ok you will need to fill back up put in a few quarts run up the engine and check level add if needed and then with the engine running put it in gear with the brakes on and EBrake on and have a second person check below for leaks
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