When I go to take off in first gear the car barely moves?

2001 TOYOTA CAMRY
146,000 MILES • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RYANZ
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The RPM gets a little high but not bad, then it hits a certain spot and goes back to normal. I sometimes experience this when the car downshifts. If I take off real fast, no problem.
Sep 20, 2022 at 3:11 AM
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I would check the transmission fluid first here is a generic guide to help you with the steps and instructions in the images below to help you check the fluid on your car.

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

Fluid Types
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

Fluid type: .................... ATF D-II or DEXRON III (DEXRON II (r)

DIFFERENTIAL FLUID

Fluid type: .................... ATF D-II or DEXRON III (DEXRON II (r)

Capacities
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID

Capacity:

Dry Fill: 5.6 liters (5.9 US qts, 4.9 Imp. qts)

Drain and Refill .................... 2.5 liters (2.6 US qts, 2.2 Imp. qts)

DIFFERENTIAL FLUID

Capacity: .................... 1.6 liters (1.7 US qts, 1.4 Imp. qts)

If the fluid smells burnt, you should change the fluid out

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

Sep 22, 2022 at 4:23 AM
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