1994 Toyota Corolla

1994 TOYOTA COROLLA
115,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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NESAN
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hello, When satrt my car there is a vibration and when placing the shifter in R and moving backward the vibration is louder. The car shifts nice between gears with normal acceleration and the vibration dissappears after a good ride(30 mins). I checked the fluid level and color the mechanic said it is good. This happened since I climbed a steep hill with 3 people and hard acceleration.
Sep 24, 2009 at 11:26 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Most early Toyota's have a differential that uses a seperate lubricant supply than the trans.

To verify this, raise car, put on stands. Look at trans drain plug, just behind it is another drain plug for the differential. Also check axle shaft seals, if leaking, the differential fluid level may be low, have the seals changed and fluid added.

If differential is low, you take the risk of the differential siezing.

Also inspect motor mounts for excessive play.
Sep 24, 2009 at 10:32 PM
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