I have an automatic 96 maxima also... dude you need to be careful with your transmission. BABY IT...esspecially with a tranny that age. Try not to do that too much. Have you been doin it a lot before. If so, your tranny is starting to get worn out. becareful it, if you take care of your car, then it will take care of you. One thing that will help is when you are driving normally, likethrough town, right before you hear/feel, your transmission get ready to shift, ease back off the accelerator, this give it a chance to shift easier, adn smoother (without that thump you somtimes feel)....just remember..BaBY Your Transimission....