Does 2017 Toyota Highlander have CVT transmission?
All Highlander Hybrid models will continue to receive the electronically-controlled continuously variable transmission (CVT). The 2017 Highlander and Highlander Hybrid will receive tasteful styling enhancements that will continue to turn heads.
Does Toyota make a 4 cylinder Highlander?
2.7L 4-Cylinder – The Highlander’s standard engine is a well-balanced 4-cylinder with 185 hp and up to 1,500 pounds in towing capacity.
When did the transmission go out on my Toyota Highlander?
On December 27, 2018 my 2017 Highlander Automatic 8 Speed transmission went out and was informed by the dealer it needed to be replaced. The service manager said that new transmission is updated and improved from the original.
When did the Lexus u140e transaxle come out?
TOYOTA/LEXUS U140E/F, U240E – ATSG (Automatic Transmission Service Group) PDF free online Starting at the beginning of production for the 1998 model year for Lexus and 2000 for Toyota, a new transaxle, designated as the, U140/U240 series was introduced into service.
Can you replace the transaxle on a Toyota Highlander?
Fwiw, Toyota and other manufacturers rarely, if ever, replace with all new assemblies such as the transaxle…..and they never just replace a couple of parts…… you’ll get all new internals….. it’s actually cheaper and more reliable and to replace all the internals. However, if the casing is part of the problem, you’ll get all an new assembly.
What does it feel like when you hit 40 mph in a Toyota Highlander?
When I’m cruising about 40 mph, let off the gas and decelerate, then give a slight bit of gas, I feel a “bump” in the drive train. It’s more like slop in the transmission. If you’ve ever had an old vehicle with a bad u-joint, it almost feels like that. But I doubt it’s a u-joint. Is this typical of the 8-speeds? It’s annoying to me.