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Weird shift on cold start

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Bradd1146, Sep 19, 2017.

  1. Sep 19, 2017 at 5:04 PM
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    Bradd1146

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    So I have read on the forum about having a “launching” feel when first taking off on a cold start but I’ve noticed that when I shift to drive there is a hesitation when I try to roll forward and hit the gas. Feels like it has to build up some RPMs before it goes. Tonight when I put it in drive and pressed the gas I had to do it a little further then I felt it shift and then started moving forward. This doesn’t feel like the “launch” forward feeling. Low ATF fluid maybe ? I just bought this truck used at 14,273 miles and now I have 14,779. From dealership. Any ideas ? Thanks in advance.
     
  2. Oct 21, 2017 at 2:32 PM
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    over60

    over60 Over70 & still a "Grumpy Old Guy"

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    Low ATF... like most of the 3 rd gens..!!
     
  3. Oct 21, 2017 at 2:37 PM
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    jake72

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    Let it warm up longer and it won’t do it
     
  4. Oct 21, 2017 at 2:42 PM
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    over60

    over60 Over70 & still a "Grumpy Old Guy"

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    Meaning... the fluid is now warm and has expanded Fill the tranny up..!! It's 1.25 quarts low... garan..F'n..teed..!!
     
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