The engine has no thermostat. The T24A uses a recirculating valve. The valve has ports to send coolant to different areas of need. The transmission should have its own valve also.
It’s 22 where I’m at this morning. If you don’t watch the gauge you may not notice it. The gauge will climb half way and drop back down. By the time you hit the freeway the gauge probably already went up and came back down.
I believe these transmissions are designed to warm up quickly in frigid temperatures. I noticed on my LC the transmission won’t go into overdrive at 60 mph until it’s warmed up. The transmission gauge will climb half way then the gauge will drop back down. I was wondering if anyone else has...
The transmission does start to smooth out as the miles go up. Most Toyota hybrids use a E-CVT which has no gears thus making them smooth. Hopefully some updates come out in the near future to help refine the drivetrain.
I only notice a vibration under 1,500 rpm’s. The vibrations you’re feeling are most likely from the engine. A 4 cylinder does tend to vibrate that’s the nature of them. The engine has a balance shaft to help counteract the vibration.
Just put the vehicle in a lower gear. This should solve the problem. The vehicle is anticipating a gear change which slips the clutches and torque converter.
If your driving off road with the transmission in D selection the tranny will probably get warmer than it should. The only time I saw the tranny get warm in my LX470 (off road toy) is on a gravel road with selector in D. I put the selector in 2nd and the heat dissipated quickly. The Lx470 has a...
Which engine choice does yours have. Your profile shows china. The LC in America is a hybrid and they shut off when stopped. The AC on the American units are electric.
The center diff lock not automatically activating in 4 Lo is definitely new to me. I have an 99 lx470 and the center diff automatically locks when shifter is moved to 4 Lo.
The vehicle doesn’t drive around in hybrid mode like a car does. I’ve feathered the pedal and gotten like 11 mph from a stop. The vehicle should shut off when at a stop if parameters are met.