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Re: [wwest] by exler
Dec 07, 2008 (8:23 am)
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Replying to: wwest (Dec 06, 2008 5:30 pm)

I get a vibration in my 4 cylinder 08 Camry automatic when driving at a steady 50 mph in"D". When I put it in "4" this does not happen. This has nothing to do with the rear defogger as it is off. Any ideas on this?
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Re: [exler] by wwest
Dec 07, 2008 (8:57 am)
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Replying to: exler (Dec 07, 2008 8:23 am)

It would not be considered "normal" to drive the Camry consistently in "4" rather than "D" so you may have a mechanical resonance that was inadvertently overlooked, maybe even intentionally so.
 
A 4 cylinder mated with a CVT or 6 speed would have been a better match, those are coming.
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Vibrations in D? by notmybmw
Dec 07, 2008 (9:08 am)
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My educated guess is that you are (or at least your transmission is) "lugging" your engine in an attempt to live up to its EPA gas mileage claims. Check your tach to be sure. When you hear the vibrations, I'll bet your engine is turning about 1300 to 1500 RPM. This used to be considered a "fast idle"; now it's what mfg's strive for as an engine "cruising" speed. It's VERY tough on 4 cylinders to achieve this since they are inherently less smooth to begin with, compared to engines with more cylinders to "round off" the bumps of the compression/firing strokes.
 
Drive in 4th when around town and you'll notice all this "commotion" will all but disappear. (and your throttle response will be better if/when you need it). Just don't forget to put her back in "over-D-rive" when you get out on the highway and "up to speed" so that you DO get that great MPG!
 
Cheers,
Scotty
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Re: [atb2] by waltchan
Dec 07, 2008 (10:28 am)
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Replying to: atb2 (Dec 06, 2008 5:58 pm)

I don't agree at all. See post #7019 at "Prices paid and buying experience" thread. I was laughing my ass off at how lousy the assembly quality is in one of Indiana-made ones.
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Re: [waltchan] by dmathews3
Dec 07, 2008 (12:28 pm)
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Replying to: waltchan (Dec 05, 2008 5:23 pm)

while waiting for an oil change for my rare, Japanese-made 2009 Camry, Still at it I see on the other forums though you tried telling us that wasn't so.
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Re: [wwest] by wwest
Dec 07, 2008 (6:55 pm)
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Replying to: wwest (Dec 07, 2008 8:57 am)

Oops....!!
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Re: [dmathews3] by pat HOST
Dec 08, 2008 (5:16 am)
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Replying to: dmathews3 (Dec 07, 2008 12:28 pm)

Let's move on, please.
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Re: [wwest] by exler
Dec 08, 2008 (2:08 pm)
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Replying to: wwest (Dec 07, 2008 8:57 am)

Thanks WWEST for the reply---How can I rid the vehicle of this mechanical resonance?---- As I am not too mechanically inclined I need more explanation regarding that issue-- I do not know if that TSB-0069-08 would have any value regarding correction of this matter--I read that TSB relates to vibration issues between 30-45 mph . I never had this issue with my 02 - 4 cylinder---4 speed automatic . I take it from your post you do not feel this 4 is a good match with a 5-speed automatic. Thanks for the input on this matter.
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Re: [exler] by wwest
Dec 08, 2008 (3:02 pm)
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Replying to: exler (Dec 08, 2008 2:08 pm)

The "Oops" was intended as my way of saying I'm sorry for reading your post entirely "backwards" ("D" vs "4th"). So ignore my thoughts/suggestions.

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