Hi all, First post here. My brother said this was the best 4Runner forum, and so far I have to agree. After digging through the threads for an hour I couldn't find anyone that has had my problem.
Specifics: 1999 4Runner 4WD Limited with 180k miles
Problem: I have only noticed this twice while on longer trips. After everything is good and hot, at highway speeds the transmission is making a sound sorta like a bearing going out. It is low pitched and not very loud. The sound goes away at 1) lower speeds, 2) Letting off the gas (but it comes right back when you give it gas again), 3) Turning the OD off, 4) Letting the engine cool down.
I had a transmission flush about a year and half ago. I have not had a chance to check the fluid because I don't drive far enough to work to get it hot. I guess I should at least check the color....
Any ideas (that don't involve a new Tranny
) are welcome. Thanks!
Specifics: 1999 4Runner 4WD Limited with 180k miles
Problem: I have only noticed this twice while on longer trips. After everything is good and hot, at highway speeds the transmission is making a sound sorta like a bearing going out. It is low pitched and not very loud. The sound goes away at 1) lower speeds, 2) Letting off the gas (but it comes right back when you give it gas again), 3) Turning the OD off, 4) Letting the engine cool down.
I had a transmission flush about a year and half ago. I have not had a chance to check the fluid because I don't drive far enough to work to get it hot. I guess I should at least check the color....
Any ideas (that don't involve a new Tranny
) are welcome. Thanks!
