New (paranoid) owner - Toyota Yaris Forums

vinnie97 · 11-21-2008, 04:59 AM

So, the first 200 miles were marked with driving in THIRD gear (2009, automatic). After a week of ownership (the dealer didn't make it known), I discovered that 3 D does not represent a single gear but 2 separate gears, gah. I've been driving her as gently as possible (max of 60mph, slowly accelerating and braking). Do you "pros" think I've caused any long-term trans damage or should I just move forward happily knowing I caught the error of my ways around 200 miles?

craigq · 11-21-2008, 06:18 AM

Don't worry, it's been discussed before and it's likely okay.

Search is your friend

Chalk it up to a learning experience, and maybe another reason to read the owner's manual before use

vinnie97 · 11-21-2008, 06:30 AM

Thanks, wasn't sure what search term to use...reading up now. I'll just close/delete this thread as to not cause unnecessary clutter. ;)

Nevermind, it would appear deletion or closing of one's own thread is disabled. Have fun at my expense.

eTiMaGo · 11-21-2008, 09:09 AM

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11-21-2008, 04:59 AM	#1
vinnie97 Drives: 2009 Yaris Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mesquite, TX Posts: 3	New (paranoid) owner So, the first 200 miles were marked with driving in THIRD gear (2009, automatic). After a week of ownership (the dealer didn't make it known), I discovered that 3 D does not represent a single gear but 2 separate gears, gah. I've been driving her as gently as possible (max of 60mph, slowly accelerating and braking). Do you "pros" think I've caused any long-term trans damage or should I just move forward happily knowing I caught the error of my ways around 200 miles?

11-21-2008, 09:09 AM	#4
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11-21-2008, 06:18 AM	#2
craigq Drives: '07 Yaris, '12 GLI Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ottawa Posts: 100	Don't worry, it's been discussed before and it's likely okay. Search is your friend Chalk it up to a learning experience, and maybe another reason to read the owner's manual before use

11-21-2008, 06:30 AM	#3
vinnie97 Drives: 2009 Yaris Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mesquite, TX Posts: 3	Thanks, wasn't sure what search term to use...reading up now. I'll just close/delete this thread as to not cause unnecessary clutter. ;) Nevermind, it would appear deletion or closing of one's own thread is disabled. Have fun at my expense.