Expert: Skip Bollinger - 3/22/2007

Question
i have a 1994 mazda 626 lx automatic.  In december i drove it from alabama to texas and back 4 weeks later.  all went well until we got back to alabama and my husband put some lucas product in the transmission because he said it was sluggish changing gears.  the next day we took it out and within a few miles it started malfunctioning.  it would not go into gear and the hold button is now on and will not go off unless i turn the car off however, it comes right back on as soon as i put the car into drive.  what happened and what can i do to fix it?  help

Answer
Gina,
  I'm sorry to take so long to get back with you. There has been a death in the family and we are scrambling to make funeral plans. I'm between visits to the funeral home.
  Please note, I'm a parts specialist, not a tech but here are some thoughts:
  Could your husband over filled the transaxle? You need to start the car and let it warm up to normal operating temperature. On LEVEL ground, check the fluid level. IF it is over full, you will need to go to a parts store and buy a suction gun and some hose to pull some fluid out of it. I have NO idea what the "hold button" is or does. I'm sorry I'm not familiar with your 626.
  The only other information I can offer is Lucas' phone number to get their thoughts. It is 1-800-342-2512.
  I hope this helps a bit. I will be gone for the next week. Good luck and I'm sorry I couldn't offer more help.
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