How do I know if my Toyota Camry has transmission problem?

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I have a 4 cylinder 1994 Toyota Camry. From last winter, it started giving me trouble. Here is what happens. Depending on the weather temperature, it can go only up to 3rd speed for the first 10-20 minutes no matter how hard I press the gas paddle. At 40 mph the motor runs at @ 2300-2500 rpm. After 10-20 minutes of driving when the motor is worm enough, it starts shifting to 4th and 5th speed and rpm drops to @ 1700 at 40 mph. It works perfect during summer though. I talked to a mechanic and he told me that it might be your transmission!!
I appreciate all the answers that I received in a very short period of time. Here is some more info on this problem.

1. This problem never happened before and only started from last winter.
2. I might try a different grade of engine oil per veggiesrok.
3. The mileage is @ 125,000 miles.
4. I also will check if my transmission oil is due for a change per dbHARMesq.
 
You talked to a mechanic and he told you that you might have a problem in your transmission? OF COURSE you have a problem in the operation of your automatic transmission whenever it is cold. I don't know if 'scionize' really knows her transmissions, but I think that there's more to your problem than she has touched on. *I* (stupid me) think that based on the age (1994) of your auto and its transmission (have you ever had the fluid and filter changed & have you checked the fluid level lately?) you probably have low, dirty transmission fluid that, in cold weather, cannot perform properly until it gets heated up.
 
IT SOUND LIKE YOU NEED TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION SERVICE. iT SOUND LIKE THERE MAY HAVE SOME WATER IN THE OIL. iN WINTRY TIMES ON COLD NIGHT IT WILL PARTLY FREZZE UP AND CAUSE REDUCTED FLOOW FUEIDED.
 
What is happening is your transmission is telling you that it is not yet warm enough to beat on it, so that is why it is only shifting up to third. but once it does get to about 105° F it will undergo normal operations. This is just a preventative measure to not cause too much damage to the transmission while it is still cold.
 
I believe that you need to change the transmission fluid and let the car warm up before you drive in the winter. But it doesnt seem like you need major work done or a trans. replacement.
 
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