toy truck no power

1994 TOYOTA PICKUP
200,435 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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PAULA P
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i have a 1994 4wd 5 spd toy pu with 200k on it. it is not very powerful and in 1st gear it is hesitating when i accelerate, oh yeah it is burning oil about a quart a week and i drive about 200 miles on ave a week
Nov 27, 2010 at 6:19 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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Check it for tune up
don't over look the ignition wires
Nov 27, 2010 at 6:24 PM
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PAULA P
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i had it tuned up about 4 months ago and they did say one of the cylinders had low compression
Nov 27, 2010 at 6:27 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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A low compression cylinder would be a cause for lack of power and hesitation
a cylinder leak test can be done to find the reason of a low compression
Nov 27, 2010 at 6:45 PM
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PAULA P
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that sounds expensive, what are some of the reasons for low compression?
Nov 27, 2010 at 6:50 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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It can be an expensive repair and specially on a high mileage engine
as for reason for a low compression it could be many, and a leak test on the cylinder is needed to verify the reason
Nov 27, 2010 at 7:01 PM
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PAULA P
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thanks at least now I can sound intelligent when I call a mechanic have a good night p
Nov 27, 2010 at 7:04 PM
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