tranny issues - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

mike7869 · 12-17-2007, 04:52 PM

i have a 99 v6 auto with 175k, the car runs fine but it seems as if the tranny is starting to go.. when i first drive the car in the morning or durring the day when the engine is cold.. it won't shift into 3rd untill i hit 3k. and it seems to be really slow and delaid. also when ever i am at a stop and have to take off, the tranny seems to engage alround 1100k and jurks a little when it does.. i looked at the fluid and it was a darker red.. but did not smell burned. im not sure when it was changed last.

thanks.

Dave's · 12-17-2007, 07:54 PM

If you mean the third shift (you start in 1st) then it's probably normal. It has a temp sensor limit which must be reached before it shifts that last time and it can be a bit harsh because of your speed/RPM when it reaches temp. 2nd problem I don't know.