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Auto tran "D" is two gears?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by horwitzs, Jun 13, 2011.

  1. Jun 13, 2011 at 9:47 PM
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    horwitzs

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    I did. Many times. Didn't read my descriptions above?
    I read up on it; its the TC just as everyone described. I just wasn't familiar with the mechanics since every vehicle I've had before was a manual.
     
  2. Jun 14, 2011 at 1:57 AM
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    only 4th and 5th gear? i thought it would lock at lower gears as well
     
  3. Jun 14, 2011 at 6:00 AM
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    Some do. I'm not sure if ours does.
     
  4. Jun 14, 2011 at 6:14 AM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    4.10 gears, sliders, and lots of buttons.
    According to the article that I read the transmission locks up in third fourth and fifth. It can also achieve various degrees of lock up. This according to popular mechanics.
     
  5. Jun 14, 2011 at 10:18 AM
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    I would sure like to read a description of how that works.
     
  6. Jun 14, 2011 at 10:25 AM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    You could see if you can find the article online. It was released just before the 4 runner with the 1 GR came out.
     
  7. Jun 14, 2011 at 10:56 AM
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    The D position is 2 gears
    to the left in D is 4th gear
    to the right in D is 5th gear
    if you move the shifter left or right you'll feel it changing gears
    that and the torque converter
     
  8. Jun 14, 2011 at 11:04 AM
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    4th gear doesnt mean that the truck will ONLY drive in 4th gear. It means that it will not go above 4th gear. It is still possible that after down shifting manually to 4th that the truck may decide that further down shift is needed and go to 3rd which would explain why after you manually go to 4th you feel another down shift. Before my regear my FJ had to downshift to 3rd just to maintain speed on a decent hill.
     
  9. Jun 14, 2011 at 2:12 PM
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    I could swear my TC locks up in all gears except 1st
     
  10. Jun 14, 2011 at 4:22 PM
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    4.10 gears, sliders, and lots of buttons.
    The article I read said it could only fully lock in 4th and 5th, but partially lock in 3rd. They didnt go into detail, and I cant find it online.
     

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