Normal Transmission Shifting?

philsanchez76 · 2010-03-18T06:09:09+00:00

Hello, Just bought a my first 4runner 2 weeks ago (2001 Limited 4x4 with 150,000 miles) and am trying to get everything in perfect running order. The guy I bought it from was unsure if anything had been done to the automatic transmission. I have noticed it shifts hard from first to second (a little buck) and then every other shift is totally seemless. Is this pretty normal for a 4runner? Or should i be worrying about the trans? Checked the fluid- it's full and nice and red. Any suggestions or other experiences? Thanks.

Thread starter philsanchez76
Start date Mar 18, 2010

kball

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Sep 9, 2010

PhdNPrerunners said:
Well I checked my fluid today and it was not dark red. When I put the fluid on a paper towel it was pink. So I take it is time for a flush lol

No pink on a paper towel is good. It should be dark red if you have a lot in a pan or something holding more of it. As long as it's not milky. If it's clear then you are good.