Q: Once car warms up won't go in gear

asked by on December 31, 2017

After warm up Transmissions does not go in gear

My car has 150000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

When the transmission fluid is colder it may be sealing good and as fluid warms the internal transmission leaks by internal seals. Have transmission pressure tested for internal leakage and may need overhaul.

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