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Transmission not working properly
2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING
101,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
SHAKIRKA MITCHELL
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In order to put car in reverse and forward have to step on gas a little harder. Why?
Sep 20, 2018 at 2:34 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon.
It could be a clogged filter in the transmission pan. By increasing the engine speed you are pulling more fluid into the front pump.
I would start by changing the oil and filter in the transmission.
Roy
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission
Sep 20, 2018 at 4:35 AM
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