What Causes the 'Clunk' Sound When Shifting Gears in an Automatic Transmission?
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The reasons for the 'clunk' sound when shifting gears in an automatic transmission are: 1. Issues with the generator gear; 2. Large valve clearance and poor lubrication when the engine is cold; 3. Transmission failure; 4. The vehicle was not completely stopped when shifting gears. An automatic transmission eliminates the need for the driver to manually shift gears, as the vehicle automatically selects the appropriate gear based on driving speed and traffic conditions. The gear positions in an automatic transmission are: 1. P (Park) for parking and starting; 2. R (Reverse) for backing up; 3. N (Neutral) for no gear engagement; 4. D (Drive) for forward movement, also known as the driving gear; 5. S (Sport) for sport mode; 6. L (Low) for low-speed driving; 7. OD (Overdrive) for high-speed cruising.