Q: Loud bang when downshifting to passing gear
Hi, I have a 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis with 162k. Whenever I hit passing gear I get a loud bang. Otherwise the car shifts quietly and smoothly. I bought this car about a year ago and have no idea if the tranny fluid has ever been changed. Any advice would be great. Thank you!
My car has 162000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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