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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by DheadTaco, Jun 30, 2011.

  1. Jun 30, 2011 at 9:15 AM
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    DheadTaco

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    DheadTaco [OP] Pill it till you kill it!

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    Hey guys, Ive been noticing that my truck seems like it has no power for some reason (4.0 V6). I already replaced my sparkplugs about 6 months ago and use 91 gas. It sounds fine at idle. Also, when I drive with my A/C on it is extra bad. Has anyone else had this issue or noticed this?
     
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  2. Jun 30, 2011 at 9:19 AM
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    Jester243

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    Jester243 all I wanted was a god dang picture of a hotdog...

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    some of this, a little of that
    have you kept up on all the maint.?

    Did you gap the plugs correctly?

    Did you have a power loss immidiatly after changing the plugs or has this been gradual?
     
    Jester243, Jun 30, 2011
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  3. Jun 30, 2011 at 9:32 AM
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    transplant

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    is the parking brake off?? :notsure:
     
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  4. Jun 30, 2011 at 10:03 AM
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    Pugga

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    How long since you changed the air filter?
     
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  5. Jun 30, 2011 at 10:26 AM
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    try a different gas station, and if that changes things, change your fuel filter as well.
     
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  6. Jun 30, 2011 at 10:31 AM
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    Whens the last time you replaced your muffler bearing?
     
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  7. Jun 30, 2011 at 10:32 AM
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    ^this
     
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  8. Jun 30, 2011 at 10:32 AM
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    shane100700

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    Water bottle stuck under the gas pedal?

    Everyone else already asked the initial and obvious Q's :D
     
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  9. Jun 30, 2011 at 10:36 AM
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    Got a DIY with pics? :rolleyes:

    OP, if you're going to replace the muffler bearing, might as well flush the halogen fluid as well...
     
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  10. Jun 30, 2011 at 10:38 AM
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    oh dont confuse the man now! :)
     
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  11. Jun 30, 2011 at 5:50 PM
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    I got a brand new afe drop in and ive keep up with all of the maintnence. Put mobil1 full synthetic in it every 3k. But, i baby it everywhere I go and stay under 2500 rpms
     
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  12. Jun 30, 2011 at 10:46 PM
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    theres something to be said about actually using all those rpms every so often
     
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  13. Jun 30, 2011 at 10:53 PM
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    theres your problem, youre supposed to hit the lil red line on top of the tachometer!



    and guys, where the hell is the dipstick for the halogen fluid, my truck has been ticking so i thing i may be low
     
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  14. Jun 30, 2011 at 11:11 PM
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    Just a heads up to anyone that's thinking about flushing their halogen fluid, the last time I did mine I accidentally drained my ATF :eek: .
     
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  15. Jul 3, 2011 at 7:59 PM
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    DheadTaco

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    DheadTaco [OP] Pill it till you kill it!

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    Well it is my daily so Im not wanting to redline it everywhere.
     
    DheadTaco, Jul 3, 2011
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  16. Jul 3, 2011 at 8:07 PM
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    Did you try injector cleaner? works for mine
     
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  17. Jul 3, 2011 at 8:08 PM
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    yeah ran lucas and some complete fuel system cleaner trough it
     
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  18. Jul 3, 2011 at 8:44 PM
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    I kinda agree that you just need to run it to redline every once in a while. As long as your not throwing codes it's something to try at least. Strong engines need workouts, just like people IMO
     
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  19. Jul 3, 2011 at 9:42 PM
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    Is AFE an oiled filter? If so, check your MAF sensor for oil build up.
    As for gaping plugs, we have platinum plugs if im not mistaken. DO NOT adjust the gap on platinum plugs.
    There are so many different things that can cause a lack of power you may want to take it to a shop and have it looked at.
     
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