Transmission fluid drains right out and will not engage?

1998 VOLVO V70
350,000 MILES • AUTOMATIC
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KIRK LAUGHHEAD
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I was turning the corner, and I heard a loud pop then a cloud of burnt smelling smoke, then my transmission would not go into any gear. I pushed it into a station and was able to move it a little after I put in a quart of transmission fluid. I later put in four quarts which immediately drained out the bottom.
Oct 2, 2024 at 5:16 AM
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It sounds like the transmission has suffered and major mechanical failure. The only was to tell for sure is to raise the car up for inspection. I would use a flashlight to help. This guide can show you how to raise the car up:

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

Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.

Oct 2, 2024 at 12:16 PM