IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models

How common are engine/trans mounts going out?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 06-30-21 | 01:36 AM
  #1  
2010is350's Avatar
2010is350
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
 
Joined: Mar 2021
Posts: 20
Likes: 5
From: OR
Default How common are engine/trans mounts going out?

Hi, sometimes I feel this weird slight vibration through the gas pedal when casually accelerating from a stop with the flow of traffic. Sometimes it feels clunky when shifting from drive to reverse, etc.

Also, a few weeks ago, probably the last time we had some rain, all the droplets were beaded up on the hood (from wax) and I started the car to warm up while I checked the mail. As I'm walking back towards the car I notice every beaded up drop of rain is just shimmering with vibration in the bright sunlight.

I bought the car at the end of March, exactly 100k, adult owned, most dealer maintained. Does this sound like a mount? I did some googling on my phone after the shimmering and came across a posting somewhere (can't find it now) and a fellow replaced a trans mount and bearing carrier or something and that fixed his vibrations.
The following users liked this post:
ncatona (07-02-21)
Old 06-30-21 | 09:53 AM
  #2  
AMIRZA786's Avatar
AMIRZA786
Lexus Champion
 
Joined: Oct 2019
Posts: 14,726
Likes: 2,348
From: California
Default

Originally Posted by 2010is350
Hi, sometimes I feel this weird slight vibration through the gas pedal when casually accelerating from a stop with the flow of traffic. Sometimes it feels clunky when shifting from drive to reverse, etc.

Also, a few weeks ago, probably the last time we had some rain, all the droplets were beaded up on the hood (from wax) and I started the car to warm up while I checked the mail. As I'm walking back towards the car I notice every beaded up drop of rain is just shimmering with vibration in the bright sunlight.

I bought the car at the end of March, exactly 100k, adult owned, most dealer maintained. Does this sound like a mount? I did some googling on my phone after the shimmering and came across a posting somewhere (can't find it now) and a fellow replaced a trans mount and bearing carrier or something and that fixed his vibrations.
Could be the engine/trans mounts, the only way to know is to check them or have a mechanic check them. A visual check will tell you if they are bad. Could also be you need to service the auto trans by swapping the fluid. A few months ago I swapped out the fluid (had to do it twice) on my 2010 IS350 Sport at 68K and now she shifts smooth as butter. I have 144K on my 2013 Sienna and mounts are all still good, on my daughters 2006 Camry SE with 156K I am about to change the top mount. It's still good but worn
The following users liked this post:
ncatona (07-02-21)
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
AndrewRM
LS - 1st and 2nd Gen (1990-2000)
8
10-14-18 10:22 AM
alui
SC430 - 2nd Gen (2001-2010)
18
06-29-18 06:25 PM
Tongyong19
LS - 1st and 2nd Gen (1990-2000)
8
03-30-16 05:28 PM
cashvegas
LS - 1st and 2nd Gen (1990-2000)
15
03-12-16 09:47 AM
1jztts
Performance & Maintenance
2
04-22-12 04:02 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 09:00 AM.