Q: My transmission is "clunking"
I had my transmission serviced about two months @AMCO; about a week ago i noticed that it was "clunking" when I started to drive, and when I started from a stop sign or stoplight. It also seems to "clunk"when it shifts gears as I'm driving along. If I start VERY slowly, it usually shifts smoothly, but of course, I can't always start "VERY" slowly.I plan on taking the car back to AMCO next week, but in the meantime, do you think I may have a major problem, or is it something minor?Thank you.
My car has 82500 miles.
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