I was going down the road to my son's open house when the transmission started acting up. Suddenly, it wouldn't shift out of second gear. I got it to a gas station and had my brother come and get it with his car trailer. Any advice?

Hi laurig99,


I don't think it's related, but check the fluid level. If it looks, or smells different than new fluid, take it to a transmission specialist.

Any work done on the car, lately?

Regards, Norm

If you operate the shift linkage (the column shifter), does it feel loose or abnormal otherwise?

Got the car home and checked the transmission fluid. Very dark and sparkling. Safe to say that the transmission is done for. Will go to local junk yard and try to find another to replace it. Rebuilt one is $500 and I cannot afford it. Thanks for the help.