I spoke to the mechanic who has worked on the truck since the original owners bought it new, and he wasn't aware of any problems. It's going into the shop for a thorough inspection by my mechanic, and I hope we can pinpoint the source of the problem. It drives beautifully, and I'm keeping my...
We bought this through a private sale, and the seller (original owner) didn't clean the vehicle up at all. I pulled the Carfax report and there aren't any clues there.
We just picked up a 2006 SR5 V6 (< 75K miles) in NY and drove it home to NH. The fastest way from the Adirondacks to home involves a LOT of steep climbs. Early on in the trip I noticed a strange smell (hot, not unpleasant) when the auto transmission downshifted on a hill climb. Later in the trip...
