transmission will not engage

2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU
230,000 MILES • 3.9L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RAYMONDPERALE
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My car turns on but won't go forward or reverse, it goes into every gear it wraps up like if it's normal no grinding noises know anything like that.
Jun 3, 2022 at 4:14 PM
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STRAILER
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It sounds like the fluid level is low which is an easy check. Here is guide to help you with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how for your car:

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

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 4T45-E

Bottom Pan Removal .................... 6.5 liters (6.9 qts)

Complete Overhaul .................... 9.0 Liters (9.5 qts)

Dry .................... 12.2 Liters (12.9 qts)

Measurements are approximate

This guide can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

Check out the diagrams (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

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Jun 4, 2022 at 10:48 AM
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RAYMONDPERALE
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Looks like there's too much fluid.
Jun 7, 2022 at 4:54 PM
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Remove the plug and allow it to drain out to the proper level, this can cause the transmission fluid to get air bubbles in the fluid which can cause the transmission not to work. Make sure the engine is running while checking the fluid level.
Jun 8, 2022 at 12:08 PM