1997 Toyota 4Runner light headed

164,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ABUOTTE
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Good Morning,

when I drive my 4 runner for any distance, even as little as 5-10 miles, when I get out or when I drive longer I become very light headed and even some stomach aches at times. I do not smell any kind of odor though. I've taken it in twice and the mechanic says he can't find anyhting but I don't think he took it out for a good ride....or he would definately get the feeling. I'm very hesitant to dive it for fear of some kind of carbon monoxide issue.

any thoughts?

Thanks guys!

Al
Aug 31, 2009 at 4:41 AM
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U156531
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I have the same problem with my 1996 grand prix. I've taken it to Midas a couple of times and they tell me there is no exhaust leak. In my car its actually worse if I drive with the windows open. I've gone to great lenghts to figure this problem out and I don't have an answer. Someone told me it could be that the catalytic converter has gotten blugged up and its forcing exhuast back through the sytem.
Sep 1, 2009 at 12:55 PM
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