Peter Andrew

A simple fix for this low speed shudder problem which should have been first call for Toyota. Forget about $2895 job to change torque converter. Trans specialist in Adelaide city Centre suggested I approve a trans flush and filters and add "Shudder Fix" which has no detrimental effect on the hydraulics within the valve body. I noticed a distinct difference immediately. Give it a couple of weeks to work properly through and the problem completely disappeared. It has now been 8000Kms since the flush etc and no sign of shudder whatsoever. Cost $550. Don't believe the lie that auto trans. are sealed for life. Bad, ignorant and costly advice from Toyota service centre in my view.

Thanks Ashley for your response. It doesn't appear to be a problem in the member domain so I just may be unlucky. I will check those items out. Thanks for the tip on the Car Nut. He is amazing! Cheers 

I have had my RAV4 from new in 2013 and it has developed a shudder at low speed acceleration. Has anyone had experience with this? It has done only 109,000Kms.