My 2011 Tundra vibration solved!

My second Tundra and I love it. Only issue with the present 165k mile 4.6 liter, transmission vibration, like going over zip-strips...Started at 160k and occurred at change of gears. Told should be replaced by one trainie shop. Glad I went to another and saved $4k! He flushed it out and used a non-traditional fill containing part whale oil?? Wouldnt give me the name... Cost $250 and within a 100 miles, vibration gone!
I'm from SE Massachusetts if you would like the shop's info...
Thanks!

 

Olive oil is also good.
not sure but the olive oil seller told me this.

 

Whale oil beef hooked.

 

Welcome from Ohio

 

Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)!

 

Some interesting info from Wikipedia:

In the US, whale oil was used in cars as an additive to automatic transmission fluid until it was banned by the Endangered Species Act. Prior to 1972, over 30 million lb (14 million kg) of sperm whale oil was used annually in lubricants because of its exceptional lubricity and heat stability. In 1972, the sperm whale was listed as an Endangered Species. The following year, the US Congress amended the Endangered Species Act, outlawing the killing of whales and the use of their oil. The loss of whale oil had a profound impact in the automotive industry, where for example, transmission failures rose from under 1 million in 1972 to over 8 million by 1975.

Sperm oil was a popular lubricant. It worked well for fine, light machinery such as sewing machines and watches because it is thin, does not congeal or dry out and does not corrode metals. It was also used in heavy machinery such as locomotives and steam-powered looms because it can withstand high temperatures. In the late 20th century, Jojoba oil was discovered to be a better substitute for high-friction applications because it is even more stable at high temperatures. This caused sperm oil's price to collapse to a tenth of its previous value.

Because of its very low freezing point, sperm oil saw widespread use in the aerospace industry.

Sperm oil was used to protect metals from rust. A coat of sperm oil provided a temporary protection for the metal components in firearms, because it did not dry out or gum up.It was the basis of the original (but not current) Rust-Oleum.

 

Welcome

 

I live SE mass also. I would love the name of the business.

 

He hasn't been back since that post.

Welcome from NY, BTW.

 

Lubegard HFM is a good sperm whale oil. Start with 3-4 oz, drive a few days (it needs to soak into upper layer of friction material of clutches), add more if needed. Don't add to much, there's a risk of glazing the frictions.

Lubegard Red is also good, but HFM is exactly what the transmission misses when it shudders during gear shifts.

In general, replace ATF more often. Shudder is because ATF became dull and has no more friction additives.