'99 Prado auto problems

[dug1 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close dug1]

Hi guys, My auto (3.4L Petrol) has started playing up eg. the common slippage in reverse under load, slight whining noise in gear but otherwise drives OK.

I know others have had the slip problem but having trouble locating a good auto specialist in NSW or ACT just in case I need to consider an exchange auto. Anyone care to share their experience? Many thanks.

[Brett1979 Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Brett1979]

From my understanding this transmission should outlast the engine itself for the 90 series if properly maintained. Have you checked the fluid level after a 30 min or longer drive, or fluid quality? Lowish fluid level will cause slippage in reverse if reversing up a minor hill especially (ie load) and delay in changing back to 1st when stopping at a red light, etc. it'll act like something's seriously wrong.

Slippage in reverse is certainly not common for this transmission nor are any problems in with it in general. It's almost always low fluid levels that are the cause.
I can picture the whining noise though... The same annoying kind that almost every Ford Falcon built since 1988 has?

[dug1 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close dug1]

Hi Brett, Thanks for the response. Trans has always been good up until the slip in reverse. Doesn't happen all the time- just when under a bit of load. Seems to be quite a bit on the net about this. Trans levels are checked frequently and filter changes done.

Guess I will wait and see if whining or slip gets worse. Does anyone know of a good auto specialist ie for exchange boxes or recos?