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Transmission will not engage

Tiny
RAYMONDPERALE
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  • 2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU
  • 3.9L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 230,000 MILES
My car turns on but won't go forward or reverse, it goes into every gear it wraps up like if it's normal no grinding noises know anything like that.
Friday, June 3rd, 2022 AT 4:14 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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It sounds like the fluid level is low which is an easy check. Here is guide to help you with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how for your car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-and-add-transmission-fluid

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 4T45-E

Bottom Pan Removal .................... 6.5 liters (6.9 qts)

Complete Overhaul .................... 9.0 Liters (9.5 qts)

Dry .................... 12.2 Liters (12.9 qts)

Measurements are approximate

This guide can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

Check out the diagrams (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

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Saturday, June 4th, 2022 AT 10:48 AM
Tiny
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Looks like there's too much fluid.
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Tuesday, June 7th, 2022 AT 4:54 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Remove the plug and allow it to drain out to the proper level, this can cause the transmission fluid to get air bubbles in the fluid which can cause the transmission not to work. Make sure the engine is running while checking the fluid level.
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Wednesday, June 8th, 2022 AT 12:08 PM

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