I have a 98 Civic DX, automatic and recently I have been noticing what appears to be strange shifting. For instance, when I roll up to an intersection and the light turns green before I stop or when I make a slow speed turn (into a driveway for instance) and then get back on the gas, the transmission shifts down with a bit of a clunk (nothing too loud, just abrupt/rough). Also, when coming off the highway onto a ramp (and on the brakes) the car seems to be abrupt/rough when it downshifts (from 4th to
3rd).
Does this sound like a fatal transmission problem or might it be an issue as simple as new honda tranny fluid? Any suggestions? Thank you for your assistance.