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#45 of 145 Re: 2004 4Runner V8 2WD transmission maintenance [isnerj] by nedzel Nov 15, 2007 (10:46 am)
Replying to: isnerj (Nov 12, 2007 10:06 am) It's part of the normal lube and oil change process. Any decent shop will do it at the oil change. It's just a couple squirts of grease. Not a big deal.
#47 of 145 2008 4runner transmission by kconnell Nov 24, 2007 (8:20 am)
I recently purchased a 2008 4runner limited-2wheel rear drive.In reviewing my owners manual I could not find anything referring to the location of the automatic transmission fluid fill or the dip stick. I've searched the engine compartment with negative results. Can anyone tell me why this is? Replies to this message: ktmracer475 (Nov 22, 2007 12:12 pm) zaskroniec (Jan 24, 2008 9:56 am)
#49 of 145 Tranny fluid in radiator by ktmracer475 Nov 22, 2007 (12:12 pm)
Replying to: kconnell (Nov 24, 2007 8:20 am) New here. 2000 4-runner 4wd My tranny started to slip, topped off to get it home. Found radiator loaded w/ the tranny fluid blowing out rad overflow tank. called 1 toyota dealer, tells me rad shot and soon tranny will be. another tells me to drain tranny pan and rad (since I cannot get into shop/vacation) and they will change rad and use some T-tech thing to flush out system a few times. Anybody w/ experience on this problem, what am I realistically looking at here. Replies to this message: zaskroniec (Jan 24, 2008 9:56 am)
#50 of 145 hi by joe7buck7 Dec 08, 2007 (11:05 am)
hi i have a 1990 5speed 4runner and it will not let me shift into 1st or 2nd gear i dont know what to do! does any one have any ideas
#51 of 145 Transmission or Differential? by soonerlp Dec 11, 2007 (5:19 pm)
The last few weeks occassionaly when I shift my 2000 4Runner into Drive and attempt to take off there is a hesitation, and then after giving it a little more gas, a jolt forward accompanied by a rather loud thud coming from underneath the rear section of the vehicle. My first thought of course was my transmission was going, but I'm not sure. It usally doesn't do it, but when it does it tends to happen after it has been sitting awhile, at least overnight. Otherwise it's fine. Also, twice in the last two weeks only my right rear tire has engaged and spun and my left rear time has remained locked up. When I gave it a little more gas the rear tire spun and my rear end slowly slid to the right. Once I barely got it out of my garage because it would only move sideways! It happended again at a stop sign, and when the left rear tire finally engaged I felt the same jolt and was quickly propelled forward. After this initial jolt it usually drives ok. Sometimes it feels like it doesn't want to go right away too at stops, almost as if my emergency brake was stuck or something was blocking the wheels from turning. Is this just my tranny going, or is something else going here? I would appreciate any help anyone could give me. Thanks Replies to this message: lee62 (Jan 20, 2008 11:59 am) rhtrans (Jan 20, 2008 2:02 pm) mindofone (Dec 08, 2008 9:49 am) scotthi (Jan 01, 2009 4:47 pm)
#52 of 145 Re: Transmission or Differential? [soonerlp] by lee62 Jan 20, 2008 (11:59 am)
Replying to: soonerlp (Dec 11, 2007 5:19 pm) I just read the last message about the Toyota 4Runner jolting forward. I'm having the same trouble but it happens when I have to make a hard stop. It's as if the back wheels are locking up and won't move. My truck is also a 2000 with few miles on it.   I didn't see a response from anyone regarding this issue.....hoping my message might prompt someone to give their ideas on the problem. Replies to this message: rhtrans (Jan 20, 2008 2:02 pm)
#53 of 145 Re: Transmission or Differential? [lee62] by rhtrans Jan 20, 2008 (2:02 pm)
Replying to: lee62 (Jan 20, 2008 11:59 am) The only thing i could suggest is that when this occurs, put your shifter in manual low 1 and see if that helps the take off, but try it several times to see how the vehicle reacts when the problem occurrs. If it helps then the vehicle is probably starting out in a higher gear than 1st after a stop which in turn makes it feel like its dragging or being held back. I've seen quite a few of these units having thrust bearing failure in the o/d section contaminating the fluid with metal particles causing valves and solenoids to stick in turn causing shifting problems. Not sure if you have an open diiff or a limited slip in your vehicle but typically differentials do not cause problems of that nature.. I would be looking more to a brake problem if it's not the transmission. But hey...anything is possible!
#54 of 145 Re: Tranny fluid in radiator [ktmracer475] by zaskroniec Jan 24, 2008 (9:56 am)
Replying to: ktmracer475 (Nov 22, 2007 12:12 pm) I have two 4runners both 1999 Limited model. For all those who own it, this is just a warning and you should check with your mechanic to confirm this. About two months ago my transmission broke due to faulty design on the radiator connection. Supposedly Toyota made a line that connects the transmission with the radiator out of aluminum but they used a fitting out of metal which over time corrodes and caused the radiator fluid to mix with the transmission fluid. This will create huge problem and you will not notice it until your transmission will start to act weird and after a while your engine will overheat (coast to fix is about $2200 + if this happens) The easy fix to it is to replace the radiator which will cost from $220 to $280. I’m doing this in my second truck just to prevent the same problem and to avoid spending $2200 for new transmission. I also spoke with couple of the Toyota mechanics and they told me that in the past few months they have seen several 1999 models with the radiator and trans fluid mixed. They said that they contacted Toyota and advised them of the problem with this faulty design, but the response they got was that this is an old vehicle and warranty is long gone.

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