My O/D lamp lights and the transmission comes out of overdrive while driving at highway speeds (typically 60-70 mph). This behavior just began today, I am not towing and the ambient temperature is around 50 degrees. One time the Transmission Hot indicator came on, but went out after I stopped, turned off the engine and restarted. If I stop and turn off the engine, then restart, the O/D indicator goes out and the transmission works fine for probably 15-20 miles, then the routine starts over. The transmission has plenty of fluid, still red, but I do smell that telltale hot "something" smell when I walk past the radiator. I have never changed the transmission fluid/filter. Should I have the dealer change it and adjust the bands as the owner manual says? Any other ideas?
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18 years ago