Car holds forth Gear?
02-21-11, 10:33 AM
#1
Car holds forth Gear?
Hey guys. My car has been doing this for a little while now. Basically even after it is warmed up it will hold forth gear longer than it should before it shifts into fifth. Normally it shifts around 2k RPM's but it will hold forth gear to the point where i can gas it up to 4k RPM's then let it come back down, do it again and it still holds the gear then it finally shifts. Anybody have any idea what it could be? The transmission fluid is pretty much new. I changed it when i did my 90k Service.
Please don't say Soleniod Shifter.... I can't deal with all the things going wrong with my car.
Please don't say Soleniod Shifter.... I can't deal with all the things going wrong with my car.
02-21-11, 06:09 PM
#7
I'm getting 15mpg in the city. But not only that, it's just really annoying!!
Toyota Type T-IV at about 95k miles. It's only been doing it for probably the last 4 or 5 months or so. I don't remember exactly when it started, just very frustrating having these small problems. They're starting to add up!
Toyota Type T-IV at about 95k miles. It's only been doing it for probably the last 4 or 5 months or so. I don't remember exactly when it started, just very frustrating having these small problems. They're starting to add up!
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02-21-11, 06:32 PM
#8
I do suppose you checked the fluid level right? I havent researched any conditioners like lucas oil's and what not. Probably not a solenoid problem but could be a valve body hydraulic flow issue. Lets hope not I will ask my uncle if he can give insight on this and will post for you tomorrow.
02-21-11, 06:51 PM
#9
I do suppose you checked the fluid level right? I havent researched any conditioners like lucas oil's and what not. Probably not a solenoid problem but could be a valve body hydraulic flow issue. Lets hope not I will ask my uncle if he can give insight on this and will post for you tomorrow.
02-21-11, 07:51 PM
#10
Fluid level is the first thing I would check. Low fluid will cause exactly what you're describing.
The proper procedure to check the fluid is when the the fluid is warm - so drive it for at least 20-30 minutes. Then check it while the car is running.
The proper procedure to check the fluid is when the the fluid is warm - so drive it for at least 20-30 minutes. Then check it while the car is running.
. Thats one of the symptoms I have when it begins to get low.
02-22-11, 06:09 AM
#12
here's the thing with our GS's...as i was talkin to a couple Lex specialist from Japan..our tranny are supposed to be bullet proof so much that they said if u never flush ur tranny fluid it will run up to around 400k miles...they also said that if the dealer never flush the tranny @ 50k then don't touch it at all bec it causes problems...im at 140k and im not touching mine...and i still run up to 140mph shifting smooth no bumps or nothing
02-22-11, 06:33 AM
#13
I'm getting 15mpg in the city. But not only that, it's just really annoying!!
Toyota Type T-IV at about 95k miles. It's only been doing it for probably the last 4 or 5 months or so. I don't remember exactly when it started, just very frustrating having these small problems. They're starting to add up!
Toyota Type T-IV at about 95k miles. It's only been doing it for probably the last 4 or 5 months or so. I don't remember exactly when it started, just very frustrating having these small problems. They're starting to add up!
I have and ALWAYS had the same damn problem with my car...well EVER SINCE I got my 3000 stall torque converter installed with the Supra LSD rear. Still to this day it does this where at around 3000-3500rpms (the stall speed of the TC; perhaps the lock-up) it finally shifts into the next gear. Sometimes it doesn't shift until 4000rpms or so...or I can force the shift by letting off the gas a little, it shifts and then get back on it. ***Be advised, this ONLY occurs when I am driving the car like a panzy! lol When I get on it (WOT), she still shifts nice and proper at redline in every gear.
My fluid levels are good and I only use the BEST...Amsoil ATF (meets and exceeds Toyota Type IV ratings) and keeps tranny fluid temps the coolest. Also, as a side note the NUMBER ONE cause of tranny failure is friction/heat. Lower fluid temps "help" prolong the life of the tranny. I have a tranny cooler as well. I know that you have all these Items as well though...good luck, but I think this is rather normal due to your mods.
02-22-11, 07:03 AM
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Try disconnecting the battery for 5-10 mins. The transmission "learns" how you drive and bases its shift points off that, so if you disconnect the battery it will reset everything and force it to "learn" again. You will lose radio presets, but it's one way to possibly solve the problem.
02-22-11, 06:17 PM
#15
here's the thing with our GS's...as i was talkin to a couple Lex specialist from Japan..our tranny are supposed to be bullet proof so much that they said if u never flush ur tranny fluid it will run up to around 400k miles...they also said that if the dealer never flush the tranny @ 50k then don't touch it at all bec it causes problems...im at 140k and im not touching mine...and i still run up to 140mph shifting smooth no bumps or nothing
If you do a little search, you'll fine many who have drained and filled and have been given better performance.