97 Tansmission help

I just bought a 97 Dodge Avenger ES about 2 weeks ago. I have been haveing a problem with the car not going into gear. I can go back into reverse but when I shift into drive the car dits and revs as if i'm sitting in neutral. About 10 seconds later the car will finnaly go into gear. I've asked a lot of ppl around here. they say it could be the cold. -20 to -30 for the past 2 weeks, or has anyone had this same problem? Think a trany flush could fix the prob? I'm new with all this so any help would be great.

I just bought a 97 Dodge Avenger ES about 2 weeks ago. I have been haveing a problem with the car not going into gear. I can go back into reverse but when I shift into drive the car dits and revs as if i'm sitting in neutral. About 10 seconds later the car will finnaly go into gear. I've asked a lot of ppl around here. they say it could be the cold. -20 to -30 for the past 2 weeks, or has anyone had this same problem? Think a trany flush could fix the prob? I'm new with all this so any help would be great.

The extreme cold is not helping matters but make sure the fluid level is correct. Or it could be a clogged filter, my sons car was having the same problem. I changed the filter last night and it seems to have fixed it.

Otherwise it could be internal problems.

yeah try checking the fluid and making sure its right... if the problem still presists then your trans is probally fucked... mine did the same thing so i just had it rebuilt cost me like 1500 to have COMPLETLEY overhauled and then i wrecked my damn car 8000 miles later lol... soo if your looking for a new trans i have one sitting with EXTREMELY low miles its been in a climate control garage eversince my accident a few months ago... im selling it for 600 which is a steal... im tryn to part out everythign i have for the avenger to fund a new bike project... i also have a viper hood which i paid 600 for an avenger and im letting go for 250... let me know if any of this catches your interest.. my names josh my number is 815-871-4445 and my AOL screen name is Joshie123321 thanks