Engine revs up then after a few seconds it will jump in drive and go about a foot then it will not Move?

Tiny
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Crank it up, put in drive the engine revs up, then after a few seconds it will jump in drive and go about a foot then won't go anymore.
Sunday, May 11th, 2025 AT 5:33 PM

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Tiny
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I would check the transmission fluid level first, this guide will show you how:

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

Here are more instructions for your car, looks for transmission fluid leaks as well. Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes.

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Friday, May 16th, 2025 AT 12:22 PM
Tiny
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Okay, thank you. We are going to try this. Just now was able to log back in here. I will let you know how it goes. Thanks again.
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Sunday, May 18th, 2025 AT 4:05 AM
Tiny
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No problem, have a good week!
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Sunday, May 18th, 2025 AT 5:48 PM
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OMGOSH. This is aggravating us to the max. We cannot find any leeks. Put it over cardboard for 2 days and nothing on the cardboard. The lady said she had a man to change fluid in it and he only put back 6 quarts. So we checked it and added 1 more gallon. It finally moved in drive after turning it off then starting it back then putting it in drive. It would go about 5 ft n no more till u turned it off back on n in drive. We did this about 8 times n parked it. Also it will not move in reverse at all. Any more suggestions?
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Saturday, May 24th, 2025 AT 10:08 PM
Tiny
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If the transmission was run 4 quarts low then it could have burned it up. Can you check the fluid to see if it smells burnt? Also, I would run the codes to see if any transmission related issues are stored. This guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
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Sunday, May 25th, 2025 AT 11:18 AM

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