Squeaky Transmission? 5MT - Page 8 - Toyota Yaris Forums

DebbyM46227 · 07-24-2013, 02:13 PM

I noticed a weak chirping sound last Friday, between 1st to 2nd gear, and 2nd to 3rd. Chirp-chirp is what I hear. I've been worried sick over having to take my car in--of course, the factory warranty was over in June. I have just over 23K mileage on mine.

So...is it lithium spray grease or silicone spray? Which is the best? I hope I can find the spot and this fixes it.

ckurowic · 07-25-2013, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DebbyM46227

I noticed a weak chirping sound last Friday, between 1st to 2nd gear, and 2nd to 3rd. Chirp-chirp is what I hear. I've been worried sick over having to take my car in--of course, the factory warranty was over in June. I have just over 23K mileage on mine.

So...is it lithium spray grease or silicone spray? Which is the best? I hope I can find the spot and this fixes it.

I wouldn't be worried. I have 93k on my 07', it hasn't had a single repair in that time. I've changed the oil on time of course, new tires, just replaced the front brake pads. Hell of a reliable car.

ckurowic · 07-26-2013, 09:09 AM

Just lubed up the linkage yesterday, zero squeak :). Thanks for this thread! Now to solve the squeaking when I release the brake pedal.

Shinare · 07-26-2013, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ckurowic

Just lubed up the linkage yesterday, zero squeak :). Thanks for this thread! Now to solve the squeaking when I release the brake pedal.

Wish I could acomplish this as well. Already took off the drum and cleaned the drivers side rear brakes and everything. Squeak went away for about 4-5 stops. Now its back in all its glory, heh.

I gave up.

Thirty-Nine · 07-26-2013, 03:27 PM

Perfect! I'll do this tomorrow. I tried some silicone spray (wasn't quite sure where to use it), and it lasted a bit. I'm sure the lithium grease will be better.

DebbyM46227 · 07-29-2013, 09:40 PM

White lithium grease spray was only $2.47 a can at Walmart. 30 seconds of my time and my squeak is gone! :) Kind of awkward due to the radiator hose being in the way.

bryanhoule · 08-16-2013, 05:22 PM

I had the same squeak. I'm at about 83,000 miles. If you like instant gratification, this is a good one! WOW! Problem fixed the INSTANT i sprayed the part highlighted with the yellow circle and two yellow dots. WAY smoother shifting now, way less friction!. Huge difference (and I just changed my manual transmission oil to the Redline MT-90 stuff, and that helped slightly but was nothing compared to lubing these shifting linkages). I used Johnsen's Multi-Purpose Silicone Lubricant. Time will tell how long it lasts. If it lasts a long time, good, if not, next time I'm going to use a White Lithium Grease Spray. I removed the intake air filter box to make the access easier, but it's not completely necessary. Also, while my friend moved the stick through the gears, I sprayed all the moving parts, not just the "yellow circle with two dots" part. Thanks guys! This is a great forum!

junorico24 · 08-16-2013, 08:26 PM

I sprayed lithium grease on the linkage with great result the squeak disappeared.

But is it a sign that there's something wrong with the linkage? Like it needs to be replaced? because it's worn or something etc.

My Yari is going great i'm happy to report it's an 07, 3-door hatch, 1.5 ltr engine.It's done 155 556 km and it's still going and keeps going. Touch wood!

I sprayed the linkage added red line mt 90 along with nulon gearbox treatment. I changed the plugs, air filter, oil filter and of course did regular engine oil changes using full synthetic.

Had wheel alignment and it's going well. I feel a bit of an improvement to the way it's running. Touch wood hoping it continues.

Next in line is front brake pad change :)

CueBall · 08-21-2013, 04:11 PM

Fixed my squeek with this as well.. first tried the silicone spray.. lasted about 2 weeks.. came back with lithium grease the second time.. been squeek free for a couple months now. :)

*tk-421* · 08-21-2013, 10:07 PM

Yeah I was also using silicone for this, but it turns out that stuff only works while its viscosity is just right... After that it ends up making things worse, according to the mechanic.

wilbrod · 09-19-2013, 09:18 PM

Thanks. I bought this and was able to spray from the top of the hood area by sliding the can between the radiator and the engine. The I made my way over to the right and had that red spray pipe from the can right inside that gap to spray. Just have to figure out the rear drum squeak now.

If only the girlfriend had not mentioned that squeak to me I may still be living in ignorance.. it is a bliss! :)

Bluevitz-rs · 09-19-2013, 09:20 PM

Just take the drums off and clean the dust out. The squeak should go away.

TOLMACH · 10-23-2013, 05:30 PM

Was using silicone lube for two years.. works for two days, then squeaking returns.

Bought this stuff..no-squeaking effect lasted three weeks.. Wow.. today sprayed again

Love it so far

http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows....jsp?locale=en

esse10 · 10-24-2013, 01:34 PM

Has anybody figure out how to lube the inside transmission clutch fork pivot area? I mean without removing major hardware. red arrows in this picture.

Nigel8600 · 10-24-2013, 10:03 PM

I also just oiled the yellow circled section and the problem went away immediately. When I had the car up on my ramps doing the gear oil I gave it an extra shot of spray from underneath too for extra luck. Unfortunately I used silicone spray because it was on sale for 2.50 a can and the white lithium grease spray was 8.99 lol.

Nigel8600 · 11-02-2013, 01:29 AM

Soooo, for the record, my silicone spray lasted only 1 day per lube. I sprayed with white lithium that I had to go back to the store and buy 5 days ago and its still not squeaking. Don't waste your time with silicone spray.

Dmonte · 09-27-2014, 07:30 AM

Does this also apply to automatic transmissions? Because my car has had a similar squeek for 3 months now ...

CTScott · 09-27-2014, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Dmonte

Does this also apply to automatic transmissions? Because my car has had a similar squeek for 3 months now ...

No. An automatic does not have the mechanism that this thread is discussing.

07-26-2013, 03:27 PM	#5
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	Perfect! I'll do this tomorrow. I tried some silicone spray (wasn't quite sure where to use it), and it lasted a bit. I'm sure the lithium grease will be better. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

08-21-2013, 10:07 PM	#10
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	Yeah I was also using silicone for this, but it turns out that stuff only works while its viscosity is just right... After that it ends up making things worse, according to the mechanic. __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

10-24-2013, 10:03 PM	#15
Nigel8600 Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 22	I also just oiled the yellow circled section and the problem went away immediately. When I had the car up on my ramps doing the gear oil I gave it an extra shot of spray from underneath too for extra luck. Unfortunately I used silicone spray because it was on sale for 2.50 a can and the white lithium grease spray was 8.99 lol. __________________

11-02-2013, 01:29 AM	#16
Nigel8600 Drives: 2008 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 22	Soooo, for the record, my silicone spray lasted only 1 day per lube. I sprayed with white lithium that I had to go back to the store and buy 5 days ago and its still not squeaking. Don't waste your time with silicone spray. __________________

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07-24-2013, 02:13 PM	#1
DebbyM46227 View User's Garage Drives: 2017 Yaris IA, Pulse Red, Auto Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 538	I noticed a weak chirping sound last Friday, between 1st to 2nd gear, and 2nd to 3rd. Chirp-chirp is what I hear. I've been worried sick over having to take my car in--of course, the factory warranty was over in June. I have just over 23K mileage on mine. So...is it lithium spray grease or silicone spray? Which is the best? I hope I can find the spot and this fixes it.

07-26-2013, 09:09 AM	#3
ckurowic Drives: 2007 LB Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: York Posts: 4	Just lubed up the linkage yesterday, zero squeak :). Thanks for this thread! Now to solve the squeaking when I release the brake pedal.

07-29-2013, 09:40 PM	#6
DebbyM46227 View User's Garage Drives: 2017 Yaris IA, Pulse Red, Auto Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 538	White lithium grease spray was only $2.47 a can at Walmart. 30 seconds of my time and my squeak is gone! :) Kind of awkward due to the radiator hose being in the way.

08-16-2013, 05:22 PM	#7
bryanhoule View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Toyota Yaris MT LB 2-door Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Edwards, Colorado Posts: 6	I had the same squeak. I'm at about 83,000 miles. If you like instant gratification, this is a good one! WOW! Problem fixed the INSTANT i sprayed the part highlighted with the yellow circle and two yellow dots. WAY smoother shifting now, way less friction!. Huge difference (and I just changed my manual transmission oil to the Redline MT-90 stuff, and that helped slightly but was nothing compared to lubing these shifting linkages). I used Johnsen's Multi-Purpose Silicone Lubricant. Time will tell how long it lasts. If it lasts a long time, good, if not, next time I'm going to use a White Lithium Grease Spray. I removed the intake air filter box to make the access easier, but it's not completely necessary. Also, while my friend moved the stick through the gears, I sprayed all the moving parts, not just the "yellow circle with two dots" part. Thanks guys! This is a great forum!

08-16-2013, 08:26 PM	#8
junorico24 Drives: toyota yaris yrs Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 642	I sprayed lithium grease on the linkage with great result the squeak disappeared. But is it a sign that there's something wrong with the linkage? Like it needs to be replaced? because it's worn or something etc. My Yari is going great i'm happy to report it's an 07, 3-door hatch, 1.5 ltr engine.It's done 155 556 km and it's still going and keeps going. Touch wood! I sprayed the linkage added red line mt 90 along with nulon gearbox treatment. I changed the plugs, air filter, oil filter and of course did regular engine oil changes using full synthetic. Had wheel alignment and it's going well. I feel a bit of an improvement to the way it's running. Touch wood hoping it continues. Next in line is front brake pad change :)

08-21-2013, 04:11 PM	#9
CueBall Ruler of the free world Drives: 09 Yaris 2D HB Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Utah Posts: 49	Fixed my squeek with this as well.. first tried the silicone spray.. lasted about 2 weeks.. came back with lithium grease the second time.. been squeek free for a couple months now. :)

09-19-2013, 09:18 PM	#11
wilbrod Drives: Yaris 2008 Hatchback Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 7	Thanks. I bought this and was able to spray from the top of the hood area by sliding the can between the radiator and the engine. The I made my way over to the right and had that red spray pipe from the can right inside that gap to spray. Just have to figure out the rear drum squeak now. If only the girlfriend had not mentioned that squeak to me I may still be living in ignorance.. it is a bliss! :)

09-19-2013, 09:20 PM	#12
Bluevitz-rs 1NZ-6spd View User's Garage Drives: '05 6-Spd Vitz RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,967	Just take the drums off and clean the dust out. The squeak should go away.

10-23-2013, 05:30 PM	#13
TOLMACH Drives: soarer Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 954	Was using silicone lube for two years.. works for two days, then squeaking returns. Bought this stuff..no-squeaking effect lasted three weeks.. Wow.. today sprayed again Love it so far http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows....jsp?locale=en

09-27-2014, 07:30 AM	#17
Dmonte I've made a post! Drives: 2007 yaris sedan 4d Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Montreal Posts: 1	Does this also apply to automatic transmissions? Because my car has had a similar squeek for 3 months now ...