I just got back from a long trip and I think my transmission died right when we got home. It was a long 5 hour trip in Texas heat. Everything was perfect until 5 minutes from the house. The trans started slipping and not wanting to stay in gear.

We made it to the house and the next morning checked the trans fluid and it was totally out…or at least not showing up on the dipstick. Put 2 quarts in and it’s now at the proper level but the trans won’t upshift unless I take my foot off the accelerator completely then push down back down. Shifts are smooth but there’s something wrong.

Any suggestions??? Please help, I really don’t want to a rebuild.

1991 300SEL 169,000

Thank you