Driving an automatic Chrysler Voyager

[karensmith16]

i have an automatic Voyager. When the engine is cold and i put it in drive i have to rev the engine really hard until there is a click and then the car jolts into drive. it does this a couple of times when cold then it is alright as it is warming up. it also happens if i try to reverse when the engine is first cold. Does anyone know why it is doing this?

[karensmith16]

not sure what the mileage is. only had it a couple of months and ive got it booked in for a service end April. is the fluid level something they would check as part of a service?

[karensmith16]

i have got an owners manual so got that out and checked where the dipstick is. IT WAS NEARLY EMPTY!! Filled it to the correct level and this morning it drove perfectly!!!

many thanks for your help.

[karensmith16]

dont suppose you know anything about why it overheats!!!! if you have the heater on full it is fine but if you turn the heater off then it starts overheating. Gonna be a but warm in the summer!!!