I have an '04 XC70 with 253K kms on it, picked it up this past spring, and it needed a heap of little things done. Inner/out tie rods, front wheel bearing (driver), passenger CV (replaced whole axle), Front Struts (rear shocks are still on the list), rear diff didn't have any fluid, angle drive was replaced a couple of years ago (maybe 4 years). After reading through heaps of articles on here and Matthew's I have been able to troubleshoot and solve most of the issues. Car came with some service history (it was a lease, then purchased, serviced at both the dealer Van Herpt, and an independent shop until I got it from the in-laws). Anyhow, I digress.
Current issue, is that after two transmission drain and fills (done on the last two oil changes) the transmission seems to slip a little after sitting for a week in the cooler temperatures we've been having in Toronto. Anyone else experience this? What gives? If I drive it every day, or even every couple of days, it seems fine on startup no slip (defined as higher than typical RPMs for a given speed). Usually it will resolve itself after a minute or so of being in drive. I have resorted to pulling out of the shed, and back in a couple of times before leaving. Usually long enough for the fluid to heat up, or whatever is going on.
I have come across a few threads that seem to deal with slipping transmissions, but rather than revive a long dead thread, I decided to start anew.
Toyota T-IV fluid, level seems good after warming up. Near the max line. My shed floor is on quite the angle, so if I check when cold it is at the hot line. Usually I'll go for a drive to a flat parking lot and then check the level. Or pull into the alley and leave it sit, then check.
I have not installed a transmission filter, although I do have two inline magnefine filters on the floor next to my desk... They will get installed before the drive from T.O. to Saskatoon this summer/fall.
I'm not too concerned, there are no other telltale signs that the transmission is on its way out (no hard shifts, or slipping at speed, etc.). More of a minor annoyance on those already cold days.
Thanks!
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