Auto transmission noisy

Thank you for that Hmac300, The fan belt was changed for new about 6000 miles ago. The cam drive is by internal chain not belt, a worn cam chain would I think produce more problems than just noise such as poor running or difficult starting, both of which are fine.

I'm normally very careful about regular services, and, keep a close eye on engine oil contents, like many Avensis this one uses some of oil regularly, it doesn't leak it, it doesn't burn it producing a smoking exhaust, Toyota actually say in the handbook to watch the oil level. Mine uses about 0.5ltr every 5-600 miles, I understand there are others around that use more than this. It depends on the driving type being thirstier for oil in short trips.

But, your suggestion to have it looked at by a transmission expert is a good one.

PS. Not sure where 12,000 miles came from in the question header, I don't remember selecting it, the actual is 104,000 miles. The annual mileage is around 10 to 12,000.

Otherwise this Avensis is apart from this and a set of rear shocks is by far the most reliable car I've ever owned.

Since the car has been adapted for my disabled wife on the passenger side I would be extremely loath to have to change for another car.

A visit today to an auto transmission specialist has put my mind at rest as far as the auto gearbox is concerned as the noise is not coming from it.

It seems the fan belt pulleys and tensioners are the area to look, since the car is in for a full service next week it will be investigated then.

Hello Petlew, I was searching the net for an answer to the same problem you were having. I know its a long time ago, but can you tell me what the actual problem was with the noise?