Nasty Transmission clunk on deceleration?
Nasty Transmission clunk on deceleration?
I noticed this today when coming to a halt from highway speeds at a stoplight and then at a bunch of stop sign intersections from ~40mph after that.
Car is an '07 auto, only mod is a JLT CAI + xcal tune from reputable tuner. 4800 miles on the car.
When it is downshifting as I'm decelerating from 20-10mph there is a small "thunk" and then a larger "thunk" from 10-5mph. It's never been there until today. It doesn't jerk the whole car, but it is definitely noticeable.
I was stuck in traffic for about an hour on my commute home in 90ish degree weather (hotter than it has been) and it started about halfway through.
Car is an '07 auto, only mod is a JLT CAI + xcal tune from reputable tuner. 4800 miles on the car.
When it is downshifting as I'm decelerating from 20-10mph there is a small "thunk" and then a larger "thunk" from 10-5mph. It's never been there until today. It doesn't jerk the whole car, but it is definitely noticeable.
I was stuck in traffic for about an hour on my commute home in 90ish degree weather (hotter than it has been) and it started about halfway through.
I wonder if has to do with G forces and the fluid. When I do used car checkouts(mostly high mileage stuff), you can tell if a cars transmission fluid is low by jamming the brakes and hitting the gas. If its low-a slight slip and THUNK.
I used to have a similar clunk on an '82 Camaro Z28...in fact, it was par for the course.... just about everytime I came to a stop from about 40 mph (with a bit of hard braking involved) it would make the "clunk." I ended up putting about 60K miles on her before trading her in and I never had a transmission problem...
I know it doesn't make you feel better...but at least I don't think it's going to cause any serious problems.
I have heard it a couple of times on my '06 GT...but I remembered my '82 Camaro and dismissed it.
I know it doesn't make you feel better...but at least I don't think it's going to cause any serious problems.
I have heard it a couple of times on my '06 GT...but I remembered my '82 Camaro and dismissed it.
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