Hi all,
I am writing about my 2010 Corolla S - automatic - 60,000 miles. I realize the Corolla is not a sports car or designed to be fast. However, I do like a car to perform when I need it to...
The question is about the Corolla's shifting... I was trying to merge onto the highway the other day and there was a line of traffic preventing me from pulling out. I was running out the merge ramp at about 35 mph waiting for a spot to open up that I could accelerate into. Someone in the line pulled over so I could merge in. I saw my opening and decided to take it. At the time, my foot was not on the gas and I was drifiting at 35 mph. When I saw my opening, I floored the gas and nothing happened. The car didn't speed up or downshift. In fact, it almost stumbled like it might consider stalling. Then, it downshifted and took off. The stumble only took about 2 seconds - however a 2 second pause when trying to accelerate from 35 to 70 in a Corolla is an eternity.
I've noticed in a bunch of situations over the last year or so where the car doesn't seem to respond to my throttle input. The transmission fluid is full and red with no visible particles in it. From what I can tell, the fluid is ok. The engine runs smooth and doesn't have any signs of an issue. What could be the problem? Or, is there a problem? Is this just because I own a Corolla and I shouldn't expect any level of performance? I've wondered if it's the TPS, but have no way of testing.
It doesn't happen all the time, but when it does it seems like it is when I am hard on the throttle. Ideas?
Thanks!