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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 12:50 PM
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Change in car after service A???

After A service on my CLK (and replacing a voltage regulator for my HVAC), my car no longer seems to have the low speed transmission thud that it would occassionally get from 1st gear to 2nd. (at least it is not as bad as before)

But also, it now is only getting about 14 MPG instead of 18-19 MPG it was getting??? Could something they did during service cause these changes???
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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 02:03 PM
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Thud and poor mileage are NOT acceptable.

Let Starmark correct these defects.
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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 02:07 PM
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Well, the thud problem is virtually non-existant now. My question, is was there something they did during Service A that could result in these changes?
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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 11:11 PM
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"A" service is oil/oil filter change. Your service booklet lists all of the items/details.

Thud from tranny disappearing must be placebo effect.

Again, let starmark be of service - if you are covered.
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I've heard that if they "reset" your "computer", then this could result????? Since other work was done at this same time, I thought they could have done it inadvertantly...Does anybody know if this could be the case?
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