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From: Dan on 24 May 2010 15:01
2006 Toyota Corolla with only 30k miles, automatic tranny.
I am the second owner and the records show it was maintained properly
and according to schedule.
The automatic transmission shifts smoothly, however it makes a rather
anoying whining noise, only at certain speeds and loads, and is more
pronounced after the car has warmed up.
Transmission fluid level is OK and the fluid color is dark red.
Did I buy a lemon? Is this anything to worry about?
Or is this a known issue with these models, maybe another sign of
slipping Toyota quality? Anything I can try besides replacing the
tranny fluid?
From: Bob Jones on 24 May 2010 22:34

"Dan" <drnwnr(a)hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> 2006 Toyota Corolla with only 30k miles, automatic tranny.
> I am the second owner and the records show it was maintained properly
> and according to schedule.
> The automatic transmission shifts smoothly, however it makes a rather
> anoying whining noise, only at certain speeds and loads, and is more
> pronounced after the car has warmed up.
> Transmission fluid level is OK and the fluid color is dark red.
> Did I buy a lemon? Is this anything to worry about?
> Or is this a known issue with these models, maybe another sign of
> slipping Toyota quality? Anything I can try besides replacing the
> tranny fluid?

Wouldn't it still be under warranty? You might check with the dealer for any
kind of defects.


From: Dan on 25 May 2010 02:02
On May 25, 5:34 am, "Bob Jones" <em...(a)me.not> wrote:
> "Dan" <drn...(a)hotmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1ccd1c23-5199-4233-87d3-c3453c62c01d(a)40g2000vbr.googlegroups.com...
>
> > 2006 Toyota Corolla with only 30k miles, automatic tranny.
> > I am the second owner and the records show it was maintained properly
> > and according to schedule.
> > The automatic transmission shifts smoothly, however it makes a rather
> > anoying whining noise, only at certain speeds and loads, and is more
> > pronounced after the car has warmed up.
> > Transmission fluid level is OK and the fluid color is dark red.
> > Did I buy a lemon? Is this anything to worry about?
> > Or is this a known issue with these models, maybe another sign of
> > slipping Toyota quality? Anything I can try besides replacing the
> > tranny fluid?
>
> Wouldn't it still be under warranty? You might check with the dealer for any
> kind of defects.

Not under waranty.
From: Ray O on 25 May 2010 13:01

"Dan" <drnwnr(a)hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1ccd1c23-5199-4233-87d3-c3453c62c01d(a)40g2000vbr.googlegroups.com...
> 2006 Toyota Corolla with only 30k miles, automatic tranny.
> I am the second owner and the records show it was maintained properly
> and according to schedule.
> The automatic transmission shifts smoothly, however it makes a rather
> anoying whining noise, only at certain speeds and loads, and is more
> pronounced after the car has warmed up.
> Transmission fluid level is OK and the fluid color is dark red.
> Did I buy a lemon? Is this anything to worry about?
> Or is this a known issue with these models, maybe another sign of
> slipping Toyota quality? Anything I can try besides replacing the
> tranny fluid?

Noise, vibration, and harshness are difficult to diagnose without
experiencing them first hand. Besides the transmission, other possible
sources of noises are the differential, wheel bearings, power steering
pumps, alternators, etc.

My recommendation is to take it to a Toyota dealer and go for a test ride
with dealer personnel to determine source of the sounds.
--

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)


From: Bob Jones on 25 May 2010 20:33

"Dan" <drnwnr(a)hotmail.com> wrote in message
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On May 25, 5:34 am, "Bob Jones" <em...(a)me.not> wrote:
> "Dan" <drn...(a)hotmail.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1ccd1c23-5199-4233-87d3-c3453c62c01d(a)40g2000vbr.googlegroups.com...
>
> > 2006 Toyota Corolla with only 30k miles, automatic tranny.
> > I am the second owner and the records show it was maintained properly
> > and according to schedule.
> > The automatic transmission shifts smoothly, however it makes a rather
> > anoying whining noise, only at certain speeds and loads, and is more
> > pronounced after the car has warmed up.
> > Transmission fluid level is OK and the fluid color is dark red.
> > Did I buy a lemon? Is this anything to worry about?
> > Or is this a known issue with these models, maybe another sign of
> > slipping Toyota quality? Anything I can try besides replacing the
> > tranny fluid?
>
> Wouldn't it still be under warranty? You might check with the dealer for
> any
> kind of defects.

> Not under waranty.

You mean to tell me Toyotas have less then 4 years/30k miles warranty?


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