Trans shudder

[raygenjay]

The other day a friend and I went exploring and I ended up getting my baby stuck. I didn't realize how bad till I saw my trans temp and I shut it off. After a while I turned it back on, and got MYSELF out! I will damned before I give my friends jeep the satisfaction! My at temp ligh came on after I got out and then went away. A month later I have a small shudder on light acceleration between 15-20 mph. I think I am going to get my trans drain and refill from the dealer. What do you guys think?

 

[GLP]

Can you give some info about your 4Runner. year? engine? mileage?

Getting the drain and fill is a good idea, but you might want to have them remove all the old fluid by doing a complete fluid exchange which is about 3 drain/fills. Tell them NOT to do a trans flush because if there are any small pieces of clutch material in the fluid it could clog up tiny passages.

 

[07V8]

What temp did the transmission reach?

 

[raygenjay]

My gauge said 260 if I remember correctly. It's a 2007 v6. The at temp light came on and I shut it off and waited for it to cool down. I drove it around today and it was fine except at low speeds you can feel a slight shudder. It is not flashing any codes no d light and my trans temp stays under 180 degrees for daily driving. I don't drive it all the time so I might just park till I flush it.

 

[raygenjay]

Oh yeah it has 130k

 

[07V8]

The trans light comes on at over 300°F at the torque converter. I'd do a complete fluid exchange at the dealer and evaluate from there.

 

[derekdevasia]

I had a transmission shutter that I noticed one day during some heavy acceleration from 15-30, and I did a transmission fluid drain and fill, that however, did not help the situation really. What did help, was putting Dr.Tranny Instant Shudder fix. It doesn't hurt the transmission at all and plenty of people swear by it. I gave it a try, and 50 miles later my transmission shudder is gone. It doesn't hurt to give it a try, i got it for 7 dollars off amazon.

Dr. Tranny Instant Shudder Fixx

 

[raygenjay]

Thanks for all the help. I am going to get a trans flush soon. If that doesn't fix it then I will try the stuff you recommended. Off topic but everytime I type in "Trans" my stupid phone autocorrects it to "Bruce Jenner"!