Hi
I've recently bought a 120 2004 Prado 1KZ-TE that requires some work and Im finding new work every time I drive it.
One of the problems that needs rectifying is the transfer case output shaft seal is leaking oil, not dripping but it is wet and it looks like it's been leaking for a little while. I'm choosing to drive it very sparingly until I get this sorted. However, I'd like to figure out the risks I'm taking driving it at all, and just generally understand things better - I have a basic understanding of transmissions and the drivetrain
I recently noticed on my last couple of drives in the city (about 10km total of stop start driving), that it will sometimes - probably once or twice per journey - seem to fail to get into 1st gear for a few seconds. So it will rev from a stand still for about 3 seconds and then, with a jerk, get into 1st gear and start moving. Then it will drive fine. This seems to happen when the engine isn't quite hot yet, but not right from the engine start. I've only had it happen on two journeys but I don't want to drive it til I sort this in case I knacker the tranny
According to the internet, this points to transmission fluid being low. The service history says this was changed 10kkm ago. So:
Where and how do I check the transmission fluid levels on a 120?
Could the transfer case output shaft seal leak be the cause of this or is the transfer case only in use when going to 4WD? Does the transmission share fluid with the transfer case?
Is it possible to just top up the fluid? I don't actually know the fluid used, just the brand, so does trans fluid come in different weights/types for the same vehicle like oil, and is it a big risk using another a different one? I don't want to flush it if I can avoid.
Is there anything else that this symptom points to?
Cheers
I've recently bought a 120 2004 Prado 1KZ-TE that requires some work and Im finding new work every time I drive it.
One of the problems that needs rectifying is the transfer case output shaft seal is leaking oil, not dripping but it is wet and it looks like it's been leaking for a little while. I'm choosing to drive it very sparingly until I get this sorted. However, I'd like to figure out the risks I'm taking driving it at all, and just generally understand things better - I have a basic understanding of transmissions and the drivetrain
I recently noticed on my last couple of drives in the city (about 10km total of stop start driving), that it will sometimes - probably once or twice per journey - seem to fail to get into 1st gear for a few seconds. So it will rev from a stand still for about 3 seconds and then, with a jerk, get into 1st gear and start moving. Then it will drive fine. This seems to happen when the engine isn't quite hot yet, but not right from the engine start. I've only had it happen on two journeys but I don't want to drive it til I sort this in case I knacker the tranny
According to the internet, this points to transmission fluid being low. The service history says this was changed 10kkm ago. So:
Where and how do I check the transmission fluid levels on a 120?
Could the transfer case output shaft seal leak be the cause of this or is the transfer case only in use when going to 4WD? Does the transmission share fluid with the transfer case?
Is it possible to just top up the fluid? I don't actually know the fluid used, just the brand, so does trans fluid come in different weights/types for the same vehicle like oil, and is it a big risk using another a different one? I don't want to flush it if I can avoid.
Is there anything else that this symptom points to?
Cheers
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