# Sticking in reverse **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [August 16, 2008, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sticking-in-reverse/18250 "2008-08-16T13:49:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Leslie\_Sparks](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e56c9b/32.png) [@Leslie\_Sparks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leslie_Sparks)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2008, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sticking-in-reverse/18250/1 "2008-08-16T13:49:41Z")
I have a 1998 Mazda MPV sport which I bought used 2 years ago. It now has approx 9,800 miles on it. It is an automatic and I am having problems shifting from reverse. It either sticks and I have to force in into drive, or it shift just fine. What do I need to know/ask before taking it in to a mechanic? I know nothing about cars, Please Help!!! ---
**Author:** ![Leslie\_Sparks](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e56c9b/32.png) [@Leslie\_Sparks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Leslie_Sparks)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2008, 1:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sticking-in-reverse/18250/2 "2008-08-16T13:51:15Z")
Correction, my MAzda has 98,000 miles on it. Leslie Sparks ---
**Author:** ![BustedKnuckles](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bustedknuckles/32/25_2.png) [@BustedKnuckles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BustedKnuckles)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2008, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sticking-in-reverse/18250/3 "2008-08-16T13:59:06Z")
Just a wag, but you could check the fluid level. Also, when was the last time the fluid was changed in the transmission? I beleive this van calls for transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles. To properly check the fluid, drive the van until warm, park on a level surface, and, with the engine running, pull and check the dipstick for the transmission.