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Well after 748 miles my SR5 accesscab 4x4 with TRD
has been flawless. That is until today.
Unfortunately I have developed a automatic
transmission shifting problem. The trans up-shifts
to 4th. gear at a low 15mph causing a lugging
situation. And when decelerating from 40-50 mph to
0 mph it feels as if the torque converter clutch is
disengaging late almost causing the engine to
stall. I nursed it to work when the check engine
light came on. (trans is controlled by the engine
CPU) I have made an appointment with my dealer who
I know will identify and fix the problem. Hopefully
this will be the only blurb. I have not had any
other problems or complaints. The date of
production was 9/99. If anyone else has experienced
this problem please tell.
Well the dealer said a solenoid in the
transmission was stuck. They reset it and test
drove it. I picked it up and on the way home it
started again. Same Problem. I called and will have
to take it back. I am a little angry with the
dealer as this particular problem requires what
they call 2 trip detection. The vehicle requires 2
separate road tests to verify the problem is gone.
Unfortunately, I gave the second road test. From my
knowledge on cars and trucks, the solenoid will
have to be replaced. I recall this problem on early
90's chevy and Gmc trucks.
Maybe Toyota tryed to save a few bucks by using
left over 1990 GM parts on its new Tundra!!! The
way you got treated by your dealer it looks like
Toyota is starting to follow GM service practices.
I sure hope not .. the high standard set by most
Toyota service departments helps push the rest to
live up to a higher standard.. I would give them
one more chance and then try to find another dealer
that will fix your problem. I do not know where
you live but in Houston I would recommend Jay Marks
Toyota. It is a smaller dealer that does what ever
it takes to make its customers happy..
One thing that may be obvious, but is still
overlooked - Dealerships make lots of $$$ off of
warranty work. Next time you are in for service ask
how much would this service cost if it was not
under warranty - You will be shocked... They can
afford to give first class service - the
manufacture is paying for it..
Don't get me wrong , I am not livid with the
dealer. They have taken great care of me in the
past. When some other vehicle backed into my T100's
rear bumper, I took it to the dealer for a price
quote for repair. The service writer looked at the
bumper and said he would replace it under warranty.
I was shocked and delighted. They saved me a $100
insurance deductible!
Also I understand that this is the first model
year and as with anything that is mass produced,
there are bound to be some glitches. Toyota's
reputation is good cause the keep these glitches to
a minimum.
I disagree that they dealer makes big $$$ on
warranty repairs, I was told that if a repair (for
example) takes 2.2 hours for non-warranty work,
the factory only might pay for 1.5 hours to do the
same job. Enough time for a fix but not enough time
for a mechanic to double check his work or
sometimes do the job right. I believe this is a
common practice with all auto makers. Any Mechanics
out there have an opinion???
This tranny problem must not be to common,this is the first time I have seen it posted. Even if some metal is left after they change the fluid the filter should catch it. Maybe you can get them to agree to change the fluid after 10,000 miles and see if any metal is in the filter. I would ask about this for two reasons, 1) It would be a good idea to be sure no metal is in the fluid and 2) They will do a better job of flushing it out if they know you will be looking for metal after 10,000 miles. But you do have a 50K warranty - that should make you feel a little better...
71: I bought the tow package, then had the dealer upgrade it (no additional cost to me) to include a brake controller and seven wire harness and plug. This was done by a local hitch installer. I think the toyota receiver is much more substantial and integrates behind the bumper better than aftermarket.
86: Have the RS3000 alarm on my Tundra, and it works great. NO problems.
The biggest difference between the two are the tires. The reg truck comes with Dunlop Grandtrek that also comes on the 4Runner. These tires have a smooth ride. My tires are BFG Rugged Trails and has a stiff side wall.
Did you drive the reg suspension or TRD?
Something to check. I love my Tundra - just broke a 100 miles on odometer last night. Check the air pressure. Dealer delivered mine with 36 psi. It's suppose to be 26f, 29r. Makes a world of difference in ride and handling.
There is much debate on whether the synthetics are worth the money but I sensed a real aversion to Fram filters on the site(and the study). I have never used synthetic oils or Fram filters so I won't be jumping into that debate. I'm kinda old fashioned and I think I'll stick with 3000 mile intervals and probably a Purolator Pure one filter or equivalent. Some old habits are hard to break.
Within the next year I plan on replacing the S-10 with a new Tundra V8. After the break-in, it will also get Mobile 1 10W30.
As you can see, with as many things to change oil in as I have, changing from 3000 mile to 6000 mile oil change intervals saves me a lot of time.
I would like to tow a rather lightweight travel trailer and wonder if this truck will do it. I am a long time 4X4 owner and prefer the standard shift over the auto. If the V-8 was available with the stick there would be no doubt that I would opt for that.
By the way, I own a '95 Toyota extended cab 4cyl. 5spd. It is underpowered. Other than that it is the best truck I've ever owned, and believe me I've owned plenty.
Thanks for comments.
Thanks so much for your help in returning the Tundra topic to one of seriousness. There are many of us who consider Edmunds to be a useful tool for obtaining important information.
Thanks again.
And for the unbelievers I'm at 5000 miles on my SR5 V8 and couldn't be happier. Finally got it over 18mpg on a recent trip and no problems with the truck at all.
It all depends on how hard the engine was driven. COnditions also are a factor. Think about the desert, you'd want to reconsider the oil change interval.
Another note on oil changes: IT'S CHEAP! Why push an engine with dirty oil for 7,000 miles at a time? What's a quart price? 1.39?
Don't mean to pick on you but I just don't understand the logic. It also might reflect the motorcycle owner in me........
Sure you can do it but why?
Anyone try mounting Nerf Bars (tube steps) on a Tundra Limited? The local 4x4 shop tried to mount some Smittybilts but said they would have to trim 2-4 inches off the rubber mudguards so I told them no.
You don't think BMW would schedule 9,000 mile changes if there were a chance they would have to overhaul the engine because of it?? The computer figures the service interval based on all kinds of factors..average trip length, speed, acceleration, etc.
BMW?? No but I wouldn't roll the dice anyway. Oil is cheap. I own a BMW motorcycle (R1200c) and they too call for longer intervals in between oil changes compared to the other OEMs. Oh well, I guess I waste 25 dollars for peace of mind. Then again, all of the vehicles I own are worth a few extra bucks. Just my opinion---as is yours. Take care.
In 1993, I traded it for a brand new regular cab 4 cylinder 2wd truck (before Tacoma). It was nice. The only thing I did not like about it was that it was claustrophobic.
So in 1994, I traded it in on a 1994 T-100. (actually I sold it for 700 dollars more than I paid for it at the time). I drove the T-100 for a little over 5 years. It was one of the first 4-cylinder models and it was very basic. This truck was just plain unbelievable in every way; reliability, gas mileage, hauling, ride comfort, and a few other things. I had 85,000 when I sold it.
I bought my Tundra Reg cab. this past June and have 7000 on it now. My Tundra is far more luxurious to any of the above. I will keep it until Toyota makes my next truck when they make a extended cab longbed.
Anyway, more info would be appreciated. Thanks.
I assume that this sentence contained a typo:
"One time, I had 1 people in the Land Cruiser"
1 people!! WOW!! LOL!! I know, you probably meant 10. Just pulling your leg.
Thanks for your answers----keep the survey rolling people. I'm starting to respect this truck more and more.
One more thing. Is the v-6 in the Tundra different that the one in the Tacoma? I thought they were the same engine.
Thanks.
Doug