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Hard Downshifts on a 2005 SR5

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by hennessy3300, Jun 4, 2019.

  1. Jun 4, 2019 at 3:33 PM
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    hennessy3300

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    Just picked up a 2005 Tacoma sr5 4.0 with 130K miles. The transmission was shifting somewhat hard so I flushed out what I assume was the original fluid (completely black) and replaced it with Valvoline max life ATF and a bottle of Lubegard. It now shifts much smoother and there is no more OD shudder. The transmission seems to downshift kind of hard when coasting to a stop especially when applying a bit of brake. it almost feels like when you let the clutch out to quick when downshifting a manual trans. Has anyone else experienced this?
     
  2. Jun 4, 2019 at 4:10 PM
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    kidthatsirish

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    I dont suppose you changed the filter as well did you?

    Also are you sure you filled it with the correct amount of fluid?
     
  3. Jun 4, 2019 at 4:14 PM
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    I didn't pull the pan off to change the filter. No codes
     
  5. Jun 4, 2019 at 4:22 PM
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    fluid is at the correct level
     
  6. Jun 5, 2019 at 2:10 AM
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    Possible contamination forced through valve body by flushing without removing the pan . This may have caused valves to get stuck .
     

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