97es300 Trany Problem

[juse518]

Hey guys just wanna get alittle advice before i take it in to get loooked at. I have a 1997 es and since last week, if i punch it it feels as thought the trany stays stuck in second gear.. like if i am at a light the engine is reving at a higher rpm and the car wants to move forward...if i let the brake go it will slam in to the car ahead. it only seems to happend when i accelrate fast then it just stays i dont even have to keep ma foot on the gas on the highway sometiem it just crusies for a while at 50-60. i have been noticeing it jerk the last cpuple weeks..what do u think my problem iss?

[lexusk8]

Check the color of your tranny fluid. If it's anywhere near grey or black, the fluid has to be replaced. I recommend a simple drain and fill procedure for this one (which should cost around $100 from the dealership), but if you can't remember the last time the tranny fluid was replaced, you might want to do a complete tranny fluid flush.

[Toysrme]

After you do the fluid, check / adjust the kick-down cable.

If it's loose, when you step on the gas you'll twittle your thumbs for it to shift. Then it'll make a big plump shift when it finally shifts.