- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Avalon
- Year
- 1999
- Miles
- 32000
- Engine
- 1MZ-FE
I have a family member's 99 Avalon , 3.0 V6 ,A541E trans with 32K miles (yes, 32K) that slips at throttle tip in from a stop when cold. It will also not "creep" at idle or hold on a hill when cold. When it is warm the there is no slipping, but shifts are a bit slow. There is also rumbling noise when cold. The trans fluid has never been changed . The fluid is up to level and and the condition is light brown with some red and not burned. There is no MIL on. It has been driven about 100 miles this past year. I like to get some input on what to do next.
I would think it needs at least needs a fluid change at this point, there are a couple of questions : 1) drain/fill or flush. 2) Fluid spec is obsolete DEX III. What fluid is recommended . I have found DEX III/Merc or Import Multivehicle DEX III/Merc/Toyota T, T-III, T-IV or High mileage DEX III/Merc/Toyota Toyota T, T-III, T-IV .
It may take a while for me to respond back since we are having a snow storm and it may take a while to get any required parts. Thanks
I would think it needs at least needs a fluid change at this point, there are a couple of questions : 1) drain/fill or flush. 2) Fluid spec is obsolete DEX III. What fluid is recommended . I have found DEX III/Merc or Import Multivehicle DEX III/Merc/Toyota T, T-III, T-IV or High mileage DEX III/Merc/Toyota Toyota T, T-III, T-IV .
It may take a while for me to respond back since we are having a snow storm and it may take a while to get any required parts. Thanks