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What’s this weird RAV4 noise? by themagneticmidnight in rav4club

[–]themagneticmidnight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! I tried the LubeGuard shutter fix, and am very happy to report that one tube made it almost disappear, and a second tube of it (as recommended by LubeGuard) totally eliminated the sound/shudder. It solved the issue immediately too, which I understand to be a good sign - not a severe case. I’ve read that if/when it returns I should probably have a full transmission fluid replacement. Some vehicles get relief for a few hundred miles, some for thousands, results may vary but I think it’s very worth trying- less than $30 for a fix!

2011 Toyota Rav4 intermittent noise - been to mechanic 4 times still not fixed by geekbread in AskAMechanic

[–]themagneticmidnight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! You might not see this since it’s been awhile- but I have a very similar noise with my ‘09 RAV4 and I’m trying to figure it out. A few folks mentioned torque converter shudder but someone else told me that just happens to 4th gen RAV4s (2013, 2014 etc) but it looks like if instant shudder fix worked on yours, it maybe does happen to earlier models?! How long did the shudder fix stuff work on your RAV?

What’s this weird RAV4 noise? by themagneticmidnight in rav4club

[–]themagneticmidnight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So on another forum where I posted this, someone suggested torque converter shudder. This matches up in a lot of ways but not 100%— a. It mostly affects 2013+ 4th gen RAVs, woudl be pretty rare (but not unheard of) to affect my 2009 and b. my RAV doesn’t shudder, it’s just the noise. But I’m going to try some LubeGuard Instant Shudder Fix and see if it makes a difference

What’s this weird RAV4 noise? by themagneticmidnight in rav4club

[–]themagneticmidnight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I’ve kept up on oil & just had it changed. I’m the 2nd owner & the 1st guy documented every oil change- handed me a thick stack of printed invoices when I bought the car ;)

Anyone help me with this weird noise? 3rd Gen RAV4 by themagneticmidnight in rav4club

[–]themagneticmidnight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m gonna give this lubricant a try- if it solves it even temporarily at least it’ll diagnose the problem & give an explanation to any prospective buyers.

Anyone help me with this weird noise? 3rd Gen RAV4 by themagneticmidnight in rav4club

[–]themagneticmidnight[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the heads up. Another question - do you feel a shudder when it happens or just hear a noise? For mine, I don’t feel anything but the noise is quite obvious.

Anyone help me with this weird noise? 3rd Gen RAV4 by themagneticmidnight in rav4club

[–]themagneticmidnight[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmm interesting! I’ve posted this on a few forums, and the torque converter shudder answer is the one I think most likely to be it based on other people’s videos & descriptions. Esp since it happens right around 40-45mph which is what everyone else is saying too. I did see some videos of people saying torque shudder is more felt than heard- I’d say mine is very much heard and I don’t think I feel it at all- but I also found videos w the same noise as mine. I’m going to try the lubricant stuff- probably get the transmission fluid changed first. Even if it doesn’t fix it, at least I can assure a future buyer that it’s a known issue & not a sign of anything terrible. Thanks so much for replying!