Q: Transmission problem?
My mazda 2004 tribute will reverse but will not drive forward. When I apply the gas the RPMS go up but there is no movement. My car is an automatic. I haven't noticed a heavier gas consumption, and yes it does start up as normal. I have tried Checking the transmission fluid, its a hard read though because I cant run drive my car around
My car has 240000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.
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