Transmission will not go into drive

1999 BUICK REGAL
150,000 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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PAUL PORTER
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It will not go in drive. You have to put it in low and it will go, but slips. but it will shift out and go great down highway. could this be the screen is plugged up?
Mar 27, 2019 at 9:29 AM
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STRAILER
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Yes, the filter sounds plugged. Here is a guide to help walk you through the transmissions service:

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

Please run down this guide and report back.
Mar 28, 2019 at 1:29 PM
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