Engine lost power completely but idles fine (not.

Tiny
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  • 1997 LEXUS ES 300
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Engine lost power completely but idles fine (not out of gas). In drive or reverse, the car sits like in idle and some engine rattling noises.
Wednesday, October 24th, 2012 AT 6:34 AM

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Tiny
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Sounds like transmission is slipping

In drive or reverse, the car sits like in idle and some engine rattling noises.-Check the transmission fluid level and condition-start here and then let me know-When was the last time the transmission was serviced? Also do you have a check engine light?

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Wednesday, October 24th, 2012 AT 7:03 AM

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