1997 Chevy Malibu HELP ME!

156,031 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LNHUNT9090
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HELLO, I HAVE A 97 CHEVY MALIBU AND WHEN I TURN MY WHEEL I HEAR A THUMP IT ALMOST SOUND LIKE SOMETHINGS HITTING SOMETHING. WHEN I'M AT A STOP LIGHT MY CAR SHAKES AND WHEN I START TO GO IT DOESN'T RIGHT AWAY LIKE IT SLIPS A LITTLE BUT A MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT I NEEDED TO GET MY TRANSMISSION FLUIDS FILLED, IT THAT TRUE? PLEASE HELP ME I'M ONLY 19 AND I'AM IN DESPERATE NEED OF SOMEONES HELP!
Aug 17, 2010 at 12:04 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Check transmission fluid with engine running in Park, if low add fluid to full.
Trans fluid usually leaks out CV axle seals.
Aug 20, 2010 at 1:52 AM
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