Q: Overfilled transmsission new filter. Car wont drive will drive in reverse
Im looking to buy this car. The person said they changed the transmission filter but added to much fluid. Now the car wont go into drive sometimes but will go into reverse. What could the problem be. Would it be worth buying?
My car has an automatic transmission.
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