Transmission not working properly after backing up and hitting a small slope

1995 NISSAN MAXIMA
200,000 MILES • 1.0L • 5 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOSEPH HADDAD
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Basically there was a parking spot that i tried backing into and it was about 6 inches of slope going up. so when i backed up it hit and it felt like my engine dropped or something. any way the gears aren't catching so it wont drive or reverse.only start and engine trying when you press gas. please answer my question.
Nov 19, 2019 at 9:23 PM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

It sounds like the transmission is low on fluid. can you please check it? here is a guide to help:

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

Please run down this guide and report back.
Nov 21, 2019 at 5:48 AM
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