I Hope so....it doesnt do it every day, sometimes many cold cranks between. Though I like to see it go many,many more k miles, its given me over 160 flawless, and its paid for. If it goes, I'll just bite the bullet and get another tranny.

The Toyoata recommended fluid...T-IV I think they call it. Cheaper than the GM fluid and been using it since new.

Yep, every 50k whether it needed it or not. Most recently about 10k ago. I did once think of the belt, but as stated in earlier post. Revving the engine has no effect on the whine at all, if it were a belt it would increase or change as the rpms do. Its not a routine maint item issue....if anything ...

Ive read lots about Vibe's and Matrix transmission problems, but none no where near what mine is doing. Luckily, unlike all the others I read about, mine has not failed and still runs great. Mine on occasion makes a whining noise when I start it up cold in the morning. Not everytime. Will not alter ...