Transmission Issue

2000 Avalon
My transmission shifts normally during normal driving and is full of fluid
(no leaks). Anyhow, it does have a problem though. If I put my foot into it,
the engine will race but the transmission will not engage. The car continues
down the road but accelerates only slightly. I tried it today and about had
a heart attack when I glanced down at the tach and it was approaching six
grand. Ideas? Thanks.
jor

Well, you need to verify that the fluid is at the proper level (checked
while the car is running, warm, and on a level surface), and you need to
inspect the fluid condition. It should smell sweet and have a light red
color to it. But unless you really know what you are doing, I would seek
out a competent technician soon. Sounds like you have a serious friction
issue.

I'm a pretty good wrencher but don't really have any experience with
automatics. The fluid is at the proper level but it is a light brown color.
I was going to get the fluid and filter changed and see what happens. Then,
if the problem doesn't go away, it's off to a mechanic. Thanks.
jor
"qslim" <Suckers@suckersdotcom> wrote in message
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> Well, you need to verify that the fluid is at the proper level (checked
> while the car is running, warm, and on a level surface), and you need to
> inspect the fluid condition. It should smell sweet and have a light red
> color to it. But unless you really know what you are doing, I would seek
> out a competent technician soon. Sounds like you have a serious friction
> issue.
>[/color]