is this normal?
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
From: Illinois
is this normal?
I noticed when I accelerate from a stop my car kinda feels a little jerky when changing gears in low gears... Is that normal for V6 GS's? Does something need to be corrected? if so, how should I address the service dept at my dealer so they don't give me the "run around"... Thanks
Lead Lap
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 504
Likes: 0
From: Vancouver, BC
How fast are you accelerating and how jerky is it? I suppose if you floor it, gear changes will be felt. I personally don't feel them when accelerating normally unless its up a steep hill where it needs to downshift.
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
From: Illinois
Yeah I have awd...I do have a heavy foot, I'm coming out of a V8 bimmer so I guess I'm pushing my V6 Lexus too hard to live up to a V8 maybe? ....the jerk isn't too harsh but it is noticeable...its not really all that smooth
Lead Lap
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 504
Likes: 0
From: Vancouver, BC
Perhaps its the AWD system kicking the front wheels in/transferring torque. The base A760E transmission used on the 3GS RWD is also used on the 2WD 2010 Tundra/Sequoia 4.6L V8s...so it should easily handle the V6. Interestingly, the the IS/GS AWD uses the A760H transmission whereas the 2010 Tundra/Sequoia/Lexus GX AWD uses a new A760F...
Trending Topics
Lexus Champion
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 3,277
Likes: 3
From: USA
I noticed when I accelerate from a stop my car kinda feels a little jerky when changing gears in low gears... Is that normal for V6 GS's? Does something need to be corrected? if so, how should I address the service dept at my dealer so they don't give me the "run around"... Thanks
ClubLexus Stories
Celebrating Lexus & Toyota from Around the Globe
8 Tips for Improving Your Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid's Efficiency!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Best Lexus Models No One Remembers
Joe Kucinski
TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Lexus/Toyotas With The LEAST 5-Year Depreciation
Joe Kucinski
Lexus LC500 Convertible Auction: A Preview of Rising Values?
Brett Foote
GX 550 vs TX 550: Best 3-Row Luxury Lexus Family Hauler
Michael S. Palmer
9 Best Lexus Models You Can Buy for Half Price (And 1 You Shouldn't!)
Joe Kucinski
2026 Lexus NX Buyer's Guide: Models, Features, Prices & More!
Brett Foote
Lexus Champion
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 3,277
Likes: 3
From: USA
If you are finding it jerky at low revs then you have a problem.
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
From: Illinois
Yeah, I notice the jerk when it shifts into second gear from a dead stop... Like I said, its not a violent jerk, but its not smooth at all. I thought it was because I'm a heavy footed driver... But I want to make sure.
Lead Lap
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 504
Likes: 0
From: Vancouver, BC
Are you sure its from 1st to 2nd? If its from 2nd to 3rd, that would probably be the lock up torque converter...where it goes from transferring torque through a fluid to direct transfer. That is a characteristic of all automatic transmissions. Although it isn't felt on the GS during normal driving.
The only issue that I have ever heard of with this particular transmission is somebody with an IS 350 having the wrong ATF fluid put in and having to replace it due to overheating. Then again, the previous owner may have beat the **** out of it and it may be damaged.
The only issue that I have ever heard of with this particular transmission is somebody with an IS 350 having the wrong ATF fluid put in and having to replace it due to overheating. Then again, the previous owner may have beat the **** out of it and it may be damaged.
Lexus Champion
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 3,277
Likes: 3
From: USA
Best way to be sure is to go and test drive a new one and compare the shifts. If you are noticing this even when you aren't accelerating hard than you may have a problem.
