Trying to find out what it means to have to gently accelerate to make my vehical go into reverse,followed by a mild clunking when it engages. It is a 1997 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9l gas engine. I just put my fluid to the correct level. It was dangerously low. I read on this site that I was supposed to be taking my reading while idling in neutral on the level. That taking measurements while in Park could and or would be faulty. When I followed that advise I found it to be correct and that my fluid level was as I said dangerously low. It seemed to help but didn't come totally back. I put Lucus transmission Fix (one quart in the system plus one quart of my regular oil. Hoping I haven't burn't it up!!!! Would appreciate any advise, or guesses as to what I can do or what I have done. Thanks in advance .


tom123***

 

Welcome to DF tom! Im sure some of these guys will have good answers for you!

 

Welcome to DF. I'll move this to the correct section.

 

Does it only do that first start of the day? Or, every time you want to back up?

Additive wasn't a good idea. These transmissions hate that stuff.

 

1st and reverse gear issues are usually internal damage/wear-other gears can be a sensor or overdrive issue-Get to a transmission shop that will give you a free diagnosis-if you cant afford to repair it-change ur filter and oil at the least-reverse can go out and u will still have all your front driving gears-fun time trying to remember not to park ina spot that u need to reverse out of though