Hard bang going into and coming out of third gear

1999 ISUZU TROOPER
200,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BILLIE IVERSON SPURLOCK
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Could it be low on transmission fluid that causes this?
Mar 19, 2019 at 10:14 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

No, I doubt it. If it was low, there would be a delay going into gear.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/automatic-transmission-problems

It sounds more like a valve body issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

I would start by changing the oil and filter in the transmission

Roy
Mar 19, 2019 at 10:53 AM
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