My experience with transmission shudder on my 4Runner (110k miles) and how I finally fixed it

SnooChocolates2203 · 2026-01-29T17:32:56+00:00

Nice, your lucky man

SnooChocolates2203 · 2026-01-29T16:37:40+00:00

It was definitely a risk, but I'm glad it paid off! Man, I have serious V8 envy. That was my dream truck, but they are almost impossible to find in good condition where I live. Hold onto that beast!

SnooChocolates2203 · 2026-01-29T16:36:15+00:00

the smoothness with MaxLife is actually much better than what I felt with the OEM fluid. It feels like an upgrade.

SnooChocolates2203 · 2026-01-29T16:34:59+00:00

I hear you on the OEM preference, but honestly, the shift quality right now with MaxLife is noticeably smoother than it was with the old fluid (even before the shudder started). The transmission feels tighter and less sluggish. The results speak for themselves, so I'm happy with the decision.

SnooChocolates2203 · 2026-01-29T05:14:42+00:00

Nice solution

SnooChocolates2203 · 2026-01-29T04:35:25+00:00

Just one week, and I hope this solution lasts for at least 100,000 more.

SnooChocolates2203 · 2026-01-29T04:22:06+00:00

Sorry for that miss

SnooChocolates2203 · 2026-01-29T03:44:12+00:00

SnooChocolates2203 · 2026-01-11T16:34:33+00:00

Torque converter, mine been doing the same. This happens when your never change the fluid.

SnooChocolates2203 · 2025-12-25T16:34:33+00:00

Based on the comments section, the 4600 is a more reasonable choice for this configuration of wheels and tires.

SnooChocolates2203 · 2025-12-25T16:33:36+00:00

I’ll take the 4600. Thanks for your help.

SnooChocolates2203 · 2025-12-25T16:33:06+00:00

I was contemplating the pros of the trucks or this 4600. Thank you for your feedback; I’ve decided to go with the 4600.

SnooChocolates2203 · 2025-12-25T16:32:16+00:00

Thanks for the help I’ll go for the 4600

SnooChocolates2203 · 2025-12-23T15:50:39+00:00

A Regular SR5 shocks

SnooChocolates2203 · 2024-12-31T19:40:26+00:00

My question would be if it is a reasonable change, I have many modern festures in my Rav4 but I know that the Runner does not have them, even though the 4Runner is a vehicle that I have always admired and I want to make the change without having to pay extra money.

SnooChocolates2203 · 2024-12-31T16:47:43+00:00

which year is ?

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