Suspected transmission problem?

2016 KIA FORTE

148,000 MILES • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

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Recently bought a used car. I have an automatic transmission. I've had two episodes where RPMs rise and I temporarily get little power when pressing on the gas. Research on Google points to possible transmission problems. What things should I look at to narrow down the problem?

Aug 10, 2023 at 2:45 AM

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The first thing I would do is run the codes and check the transmission fluid, here are guides that will help:

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

and

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

Transaxle fluid ATF SP-IV or equivalent 7.1L (1.93 U.S gal., 7.71 U.S.qt., 6.42 Imp.qt.)

If the fluid smells burnt, I would change it out. Check out the images (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem so we can see what's going on.

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Aug 10, 2023 at 5:55 PM