* All Transmission Solenoids & Shift Relays replaced.
Requires:
Valve Cover Gaskets
O2 Sensor Spacer
2 Wheel Studs
Transmission Repair
I've owned this a year. It's been super reliable and get's 23 mpg on the highway.
The AWD VTM-4 works as it should.
I did a myriad of service to it.
When I acquired this vehicle, it was recently brought from Georgia. It had nearly 300,000 on it, but the owner stated the engine & trans had been replaced with USED, having less than 200,000. Based on my use over the year, it seems plausible. I did regular maintenance and this SUV treated me fine, always running and never failing me. Gets excellent mileage.
NO RUST!
I decided, after less than a year, I would do a complete update and keep this a few more years. All of the listed items were done. Then, the transmission began to downshift poorly. I cannot say if the transmission parts I replaced caused the issue, or contributed. As I did a fluid change, then the transmission began to act up. I replaced the shift solenoids hoping to fix it, as it wasn't slipping, just downshifting hard. I was going to replace the transmission, but I found a replacement instead.
The vehicle sometimes goes into gear, and sometimes not.
Miles noted are Estimate.
Recommend towing.
Put a used trans in this & you have a great SUV that should serve you several more years.