Q: Why is my transmission slipping?
recently transmission is slipping at 40+mph, runs through other gears fine. trans fluid is full. Serviced on time, no previous problems, strong running engine. please advise? Cannot understand always cared for, never beat on. Will I lose the gear or be stranded roadside?
My car has 184000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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