2007 Toyota Tacoma backfire after stopping

2007 TOYOTA TACOMA
35,000 MILES
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RTRIPLETT
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My 2007 Tacoma just started making what I believe is a backfire sound when coming to a complete stop after driving it at highway speed. I think it's coming from engine compartment rather than exhaust but hard to tell. It does not hesitate when accelerating or display any other signs of trouble. It has about 35000 miles on it and is a v-6. Replaced engine air filter about 10000 miles ago. Checked it and it is still clean. Original spark plugs still in it. Nothing but routine maintenance ever done to it.

Any ideas?
Aug 7, 2013 at 12:33 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Start with the basics, check the spark plugs and related components. Have a tune-ip performedt.
Aug 7, 2013 at 2:17 PM
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RTRIPLETT
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Thanks. Tuneup seems to have cured the problem.
Aug 10, 2013 at 12:57 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Good to know that.

Have a great weekend.
Aug 10, 2013 at 1:05 PM
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