Hi, all:

I'm happy to report back that all my problems listed in previous threads have been gone. After agonized for trying to do next,I decided to check my ATF fluid level. Sure enough, ATF level was "too low" and that's why I could not even see the fluid level. I felt a little stupid, checking the fluid level really should be the first place, and easiest, to check. Since I spent $$$ and had the car thoroughly, so I thought, checked and serviced by a local mechanic I assumed he checked all fluid level including ATF. How wrong could that be? Once I slowly adding up the ATF I began to see the fluid level registered on the dipstick. I ended up adding about 2- 1/4 quarts of ATF to the tranny. Once the level is correct, all my tranny problems are gone. Now tha car runs smoothly.

While I was having doubts about my tranny, I posted following thread for dealing with the ATF:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?postid=616226#post616226

As always, I received many valuable advices.

Thank you all for helping me out and I certainly learned a lot.

DL