Car will not take off when transmission is put into drive

2003 NISSAN ALTIMA
150,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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MONEAK
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When I put the car in drive it does not take off. I have to shift first gear then go to second gear and then put in drive for the car to change gears.
Jun 28, 2018 at 10:28 PM
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ROL*S.
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Hi Moneak, sounds like your transmission is not an automatic anymore. The fluid level is okay? When is the last time it was serviced? Is there a check engine light that is always illuminated on your dashboard?
Jun 29, 2018 at 6:09 AM
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MONEAK
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I just checked this morning and all the transmission fluid had leaked on the ground. How can it be fixed and what is the price range?
Jun 29, 2018 at 7:31 AM
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ROL*S.
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The price varies because there a few places where the transmission can leak. The repairs can vary from headache to nightmare. Do you work on your own car much? Can you jack the car up and get under to see what part of the transmission the leaks are coming from?
Its possible to be a simple drain plug or drain pan to be leaking. But it needs to be seen exactly where the leaks coming from.
Jun 29, 2018 at 8:00 AM
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MONEAK
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Okay, thank you.
Jun 29, 2018 at 8:06 AM
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ROL*S.
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No problem Moneak. Wish I could do more.
If you need any more information, please do not hesitate to ask.
Jun 29, 2018 at 9:13 AM
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RENEE L
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Hello MONEAK,

If you decide to would like to jack up your car.
Here is a step by step guide on how to safely jack up a vehicle:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Thank you for visiting 2CarPros.com and have a great rest of your day!

Renee
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Jun 29, 2018 at 11:06 AM
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MONEAK
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My car will not change gears. Do I need a new transmission?
Jul 1, 2018 at 1:31 PM
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ROL*S.
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It goes into drive and reverse like it usually does?
It goes into first gear but does not shift into second or third?
You filled transmission with fluid because it leaked out a lot, right?
You are sure it is full? Because sometimes transmissions do not act right when they do not have the right amount of fluid in it.
Jul 2, 2018 at 11:13 AM