320 i auto no power but will crawl

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djaaron89
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Post Fri Mar 29, 2013 5:40 pm

bmw e30 320i auto,

the car will drive but wont go faster the 10 mph, the revs will jump up but will remine at the same speed. any ideas?
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Post Fri Mar 29, 2013 5:48 pm

ATF low?
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Post Fri Mar 29, 2013 5:56 pm

In neutral, can you rev the engine?
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Post Mon Apr 01, 2013 10:44 am

It's shagged and probably requires another autobox. Check the ATF level first.