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Engine was low on oil then stalled on the road

Tiny
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  • 1996 TOYOTA AVALON
  • 200,000 MILES
Hi my toyota avalon 1996 stopped accelerating while on the freeway home yesterday, after waiting a few minutes on the side of the road it ran again but stopped accelerating a few more times untill it was push the last three miles home. Oil was severy low or out and was added, transmission fluid appeared to be fine but more was added. Car will only move in reverse now. Never stopped running but will not move forward. Is this problem always a major transmission issue. My check engine light has been on for two years and is from the EGR. Please advise
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Saturday, October 8th, 2011 AT 4:37 PM

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Tiny
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Have the computer scanned again to see if there are additional trouble codes. Also, how low was the transmission? Have you checked the linkage to the trans to make sure nothing has come apart?
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Saturday, October 8th, 2011 AT 4:40 PM
Tiny
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I will once I tow it to a shop to have to code checked again. The dip stick was wet, husband added more fluid but I couldnt see how low it was. How come it only moves in reverse. Is that always a serious transmission issue.
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Saturday, October 8th, 2011 AT 5:05 PM
Tiny
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It could be something serious or something dealing with a sensor or the computer. Let me know what you find.
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Saturday, October 8th, 2011 AT 5:19 PM
Tiny
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Ok I will. Thanks
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Saturday, October 8th, 2011 AT 5:23 PM
Tiny
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Let me know what you find.
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Saturday, October 8th, 2011 AT 5:34 PM

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