Originally Posted by
smith_t
Having the same problem with my 2004 with about the same mileage. One day it would not change from first. Had it towed to my dealer who couldn't duplicate the problem. been running ok since. This weekend it ran great, was running about 45 MPH when I just punched the throttle and ran up to 70 MPH real quick. When I let off the gas heard a thunk and then no power to the rear wheels. RPMs would go up but no movement. Came to stop, shifted to Park, waited about 30 seconds and then shifted to Drive and it shifted normally again. I didn't try to punch it after that as I was just a mile from home. Post if you get yours fixed! I'll have to order that dipstick as well.....
You can use anything flexible to go down the tube, plastic ties are one option.
Get the dipstick from China on eBay for less than $10, dealers etc want $50 or so, same part.
Use search to find checking method, and look in the Owners Manual.