2001 Dodge Stratus One Day Drives Next Start Into Gear Won T Drive Tons

2001 DODGE STRATUS
111,000 MILES
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SWEETIE0013
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One day drives next start goes into gear but won't drive tons of possibilities ranging from 200.00 to 2500.00 need honest practical advise checked fluid only it's OK
Single mom of 2 no money
Mar 28, 2013 at 8:21 PM
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we dont even know what is the issue. what did the people say who checked it out???

Roy
Mar 28, 2013 at 8:23 PM
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Have not got it to a shop yet they will only tow to shop no charge with repair can't afford to tow it around all shops different answers from computer linkage to new transmission very confused
Mar 28, 2013 at 8:31 PM
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find a day it drives and take it to a trans shop and have them road test it for you.

how long since you changed the oil/filter in the trans

Roy
Mar 28, 2013 at 8:33 PM
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Doesn't drive at all now and now week later check engine light is on I have had it 5 years no transmission attention only oil changes last one a year ago
Mar 28, 2013 at 8:43 PM
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from the lack of service, the filter may be clogged causing the issue. if not, then it has failed internally and will need to be overhauled

Roy
Mar 28, 2013 at 8:44 PM
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I do check the fluid in the transmission does not smell burnt does not leak and looks good
Mar 28, 2013 at 8:46 PM
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For a person who doesn't know better (Sorry) is overhaul replaced or rebuilt
Mar 28, 2013 at 8:49 PM
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re built. it has to be removed to perform this operation

Roy
Mar 28, 2013 at 8:50 PM
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Is a rebuild cheaper then new?
Mar 28, 2013 at 8:54 PM
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much, about 1/3 the price

Roy
Mar 28, 2013 at 8:55 PM
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Thank you for your time and advise Roy. I honestly appreciate it. Have a wonderful blessed day!
Mar 28, 2013 at 9:00 PM
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you too,, good luck
Mar 28, 2013 at 9:04 PM
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