Driving w/o 2nd - 4th gear - Transmission Problems


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CGalvan
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May 31, 2021, 12:25 PM

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Driving w/o 2nd - 4th gear	Sign In

I bought an 04 Escalade (4L65E trans) (253,000miles) that had previously "lost" 2nd & 4th gear. I drove around like that for a year but now it has lost 3rd as well.
So now I have only 1st and reverse.
😳
I need to take it 20 miles to finally get this transmission repaired or replaced. I'm thinking I can drive it slow as long as I stay below 20mph / 3100 rpm so as not to cause any more damage.
But some suggest it's best to spend the $100 or so for the towing.
🤔
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Hammer Time
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May 31, 2021, 12:30 PM

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Re: Driving w/o 2nd - 4th gear	Sign In

You're probably going to do more damage driving it.

Definitely should tow it.

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CGalvan
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May 31, 2021, 7:51 PM

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Re: Driving w/o 2nd - 4th gear	Sign In

You're probably right. This seems to be the consensus.
Not only that, I'll need a ride home and Uber will cost me over $30.

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