Hi I was driving and the engine oil symbol popped up and ...
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Mike V.
280 days ago
Hi, my name is\*\*\*\*\*’ve been a technician on Just Answer since 2007 and I'll be helping you today. I'm sorry to hear you are having difficulties with your vehicle. I know how inconvenient car trouble is, but together, we will get your vehicle back up and running quickly.
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Customer
280 days ago
Terri Johnson
Mike V.
280 days ago
Hi Terry it's nice to meet you.
It sounds like you might be out of oil, I would start by checking it. I would also need clarification on what you mean by loss of control of the vehicle?
Customer
280 days ago
I mean I couldn't drive it forward. When I put my foot on the gas it didn't do anything.I put some engine oil in the car alreadyI was able to put it in neutral and push it out the road though. But whenever it was in drive t just drifted backwards.Also my battery symbol popped up the same time as my check engine symbol did
Mike V.
280 days ago
Ok, so the car was low on oil which is why that light came on then.
Whats the year, make model and engine size please? Also, does it have an automatic or manual transmission?
Customer
280 days ago
2006 Mazda Tribute it's an automatic transmissionEngine size I'll have to check one moment
Mike V.
280 days ago
Ok,
If it's not moving forward for you then there is an issue with the transmission. I would check the transmission fluid to begin with and make sure it's full. It may smell burned and look black if it does, then that would indicate a internal transmission issue.
While the oil light may have meant it needed an oil change, at this point it sounds like your transmission is out, or the shifter cable is broken.
Customer
280 days ago
Where is the transmission fluid resivourTo check it because I'm not sure
Mike V.
280 days ago
one moment
Customer
280 days ago
I found it
Customer
280 days ago
It doesn't smell burned
Customer
280 days ago
That's the color
Customer
280 days ago
Also would I need my battery jumped if that sign came on?
Mike V.
280 days ago
It looks good, so I would check the linkage, make sure it's connected and tight, this is under the airfilter box
If the battery light is on when it's running, it means the alternator isn't charging the battery.
Customer
280 days ago
Sorry I'm not sure where the air filter box isI don't see any lose connections relating to the transmission fluid
Mike V.
280 days ago
It sounds like you may need to have it towed to a shop to get a proper determination of the issue.
Customer
280 days ago
Is it over here
Customer
280 days ago
Yea I am getting it towed but I just want to see if it's something I could fixThanks anyways at least we can rule out the transmission issue. I think after putting oil in it and jumping my battery I should be ok. Hopefully
Mike V.
280 days ago
Here is a link that shows you where that shift linkage is
[https://www.dropbox.com/s/hwlre17ikro3q2t/shift%20cable.pdf?dl=0](https://www.dropbox.com/s/hwlre17ikro3q2t/shift%20cable.pdf?dl=0)
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