Hi Everyone, I just purchased a 2000 Land Cruiser with 230K miles and absolutely love it (even with all the imperfections).
The rig runs and drives great, however I've made some observations I'd like to address to see if they are cause for concern. I am not sure if I can chalk it up to normal wear for a vehicle that is 19 years old and 230K miles old, or something more serious.
1) In "low gear" when up shifting it feels like Thor himself picks me up and body slams me every gear shift. It's not a HORRIBLE feeling, but definitely rough when up-shifting, no issues when I slow down.
2) There is a noticeable "thunk" from Reverse to Drive.
Previous owner stated he had the transmission fluid changed last summer. I'd like to replace the transfer case fluid and diff fluid, though, i'm not sure if that would help or not.
Aside from that, the rig shifts perfectly fine in high, normal freeway and city driving.
Thanks very much!
The rig runs and drives great, however I've made some observations I'd like to address to see if they are cause for concern. I am not sure if I can chalk it up to normal wear for a vehicle that is 19 years old and 230K miles old, or something more serious.
1) In "low gear" when up shifting it feels like Thor himself picks me up and body slams me every gear shift. It's not a HORRIBLE feeling, but definitely rough when up-shifting, no issues when I slow down.
2) There is a noticeable "thunk" from Reverse to Drive.
Previous owner stated he had the transmission fluid changed last summer. I'd like to replace the transfer case fluid and diff fluid, though, i'm not sure if that would help or not.
Aside from that, the rig shifts perfectly fine in high, normal freeway and city driving.
Thanks very much!