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Originally Posted by Kev0607
Probably because the transmission fluid is new in an old transmission, meaning its thinner than the older fluid especially when warm and its causing slippage. There's bound to be wear at 220,000 miles.
Servicing an old transmission is always a gamble. At that mileage, it was probably best left not being serviced, especially as there were no records of it ever being done before. Looks like it didn't pay off this time, sadly. It could also have been a case of the transmission having a problem that wasn't relating to the fluid, meaning even changing it would have made little difference, but you don't know that until you try.
You'd need to bring it to a gearbox specialist for a proper diagnosis. Could need a new valve body or a full rebuild. Either isn't cheap and would outweigh the value of the car. That's just being realistic.
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Sorry I didn't explain the situation correctly.
It was already without drive before I changed the oil. The oil change was a cheap quick attempt at rectifying it, to no avail.
You are completely correct on the last bit. It may be worthwhile throwing a box into it but it would have to be cheap to justify it. I can do the work myself but anything other than that and I may as well break it or weigh it in