'96 Sc300 Noise From Engine While Driving

[Candera]

Hi all,

I could use any and all help with this. I got my lovely '96 SC300 from my Mom with 130k miles. She now owns an RX.

Back to my problem tho. Its an automatic. When I press on the gas while driving normally, Before the car gets to the RPMs it should shift at I hear a scrapping, rattling sort of noise. There is no change in performance other than staying in gear longer. I have to then press on the gas a little more to peak the RPMs a bit to get the car to shift into the overdrive gear.

Again any and all help is appreciated.

~Sara

[jzz30]

the transmission may be worn. does the sound come from the center of the car or is it a little hard to tell? usually if it vibrates or shakes when the transmission shifts or it feels like it doesnt go in to gear when it shifts, the transmission's clutch packs are worn. you may want to take it to a shop to have someone drive it and tell you whats wrong.