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2.7 Engine acting up, need help

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by yota97, Apr 12, 2012.

  1. Apr 12, 2012 at 12:04 PM
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    yota97

    yota97 [OP] Active Member

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    so my yota has been sitting for about 2 months cuz of front end problems and now i finally got it on the road, she ran mint the first drive and now she will sit and idle for a bit then she starts sputtering could it be the gas is to old? any ideas
     
  2. Apr 12, 2012 at 6:31 PM
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    natemoore2088

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    Any codes? Probly gas if there aren't any codes, maybe fuel filter. Put an additive like heat in and see if it fixes it. Make sure you fill the tank when you put any additives in.
     
  3. Apr 12, 2012 at 9:12 PM
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    tan4x4

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    Does it matter whether its cold or hot?
    Does it run fine when not idling? If so, it could be the TPS.
     
  4. Apr 13, 2012 at 9:29 AM
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    yota97

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    itll run fine right at start up then once she gets warm it starts to sputter, i did de grease the engine yesterday too and wasnt until i did that she started acting up
     
  5. Apr 13, 2012 at 9:32 AM
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    gastoverat

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    Probably got something wet.
     

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