How do I know if my torque converter is broken?
When the torque converter starts malfunctioning, you may feel shuddering and even slipping in overdrive. You usually notice your car shuddering because it feels like it’s vibrating. Your car will vibrate even when you’re not going very fast. The shuddering makes the car lag and is very noticeable.
Can a torque converter break?
The torque converter is located between the transmission and the engine’s flex plate. Many torque converter failures can be caused by excessive friction, which means the torque converter’s needle bearings are damaged. Bad torque convertors can lead to damage, overheating, friction, and transmission fluid degradation.
What causes a torque converter to crack?
Broken Needle Bearings The needle bearings separate the impeller, the stator, turbine and the housing of the converter. Sometimes, these needle bearings that are all around can break or get damaged leaving metal parts or fragments to get into the transmission fluid.
Can I drive with a bad torque converter?
Driving a car with a troublesome torque converter does not only exacerbate the problems already present, but it is also extremely dangerous. If your torque converter can’t hold the proper amount of ATF, then it won’t be able to transfer power from the engine to the transmission effectively.
Is there a problem with the torque converter on a Toyota RAV4?
Service called and said they called Toyota and they said there has been some problems with the torque converter transmission and that it would be replaced. So far no problems after that. Just had the torque converter replaced on my 2013 Rav4 with 27,000 miles. Symptoms were , low speed shudder between 35-45 mph.
What happens when a torque converter goes bad?
If the torque converter has gone bad, then it’s no longer transferring power to your Rav4’s rear wheels in an efficient manner. This keeps your Rav4’s engine from turning at the right RPM for any given speed, which can really hurt fuel economy. When this happens, your torque converter has a higher effective stall speed.
How do you change the front brake on a Toyota RAV4?
Remove the shims from each pad. Remove the indicator plates from each pad. Remove the 4 plates from the brake cylinder mounting. Remove the 2 bolts and cylinder mounting. Remove the 2 pins (upper and lower) from the mounting. Using a screwdriver, remove the slide bush from the pin (lower). Be careful not to damage the pin.
Why do you need a torque converter in a Dodge Ram?
A locking converter has clutches in it that lets the transmission make a physical connection with the engine. This eliminates operating inefficiency when it is at high speed (usually after about 45 miles an hour). This increases the fuel mileage achieved and brings an automatic transmissions efficiency more in line with a standard transmission.