What's wrong with my car?

I have an automatic honda accord 92. It just today like maybe 30 minutes ago started making this sound. It's when I change gears from park to reverse. Or park to drive. Or whatever gear. It sounds like the transmission is slapping the engine. It sounds like it is about to break. I've heard it's I need transmission fluid. What could this be?

By all means verify the fluid is right, but your description sounds like a bad CV joint. When they reach the point of clunking as you shift forward/reverse they are about ready to come apart… You really don't want that to happen.

Any shop should offer a free visual inspection (only takes them a minute, literally) and if it needs to be put on the lift for a shake of the parts it is often free also. A good price for repair is about $200, parts and labor, per side. For a 1992 rebuilt axles are the most economical approach.

Start by checking your fluid in the trans. The car should be on level ground and idleing in park in order to check the level properly. The fluid should be red in color and when whiped off on a paper towel it should not have any particles or dirt in it. If so, you need to change out your fluid. The car is a 92 so it may have been awhile since last change. Start from there then maybe post up on a Honda forum thats more specific for your car. Hope this helps, good luck

Yes, you have to go to car maintenance station and fill in transmission fluid

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