Hello Eveyone,

So my car has been acting up lately. It doesn't seem to want to go into reverse when i first start it up. When i put it in drive, it does go...but i can only drive about 5 mph until it clicks in....any idea what is going on?
When i drive the car around, it seems to be going smooth and fine. My tran fluid levels are good, i checked those.

Thank You,
Steve

 

I think its pretty clear you need a new trani! I gues you was hoping it wasnt 😥

 

do a flush and fill with a good synthetic fluid, amsoil, bg, or toyota. Mine was doing the same thing in reverse, like not engaging for a few seconds. Took it to a lube place, they used the bg fluid and now it works fine.

if that doesnt help then start hunting a trannie, they are pretty common and not to expensive. If you do the trannie, replace the front and rear seals on the trannie and the rear main on the motor.

 

x2 99% that's what it is. ^^^^

 

99% your tranny is on its way out. Dont let the thick oil trick temporarily fool you.

 

Dous your Check Engine light come on ?

 

im having the same problem but only the reverse thing. my mechanic said it was only a cold start thing