what makes my car clunk into gear and have little power

2000 HONDA CIVIC
138,000 MILES
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HOOTAWHATTA
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when i start my car at the first time when its cold i let it run til its warm and it will clunk into gear. i shut it off and start back up right away and it will go into gear smoothly and have full power
Dec 30, 2011 at 12:21 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Check transmission fluid level and condition. You want the fluid to be a red color, with no brown tint or burned smell to it. You also want no grit or shavings in the fluid.

If it's not fluid related, have it scanned for transmission codes and let us know what turns up.
Dec 30, 2011 at 2:20 PM
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