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1990 Toyota Camry loss of power on hot days

Tiny
DAVIS3903
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  • 1990 TOYOTA CAMRY
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,000 MILES
I have to down shift to maintaine speed 60 mpg to make the overpass. And I will have to press throttle most of the way to the floor to climb a long grade.

no oil burning not blue or black smoke.
i have not changed the plugs yet. Runns much better in the morning and on cooler days.
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Friday, June 27th, 2008 AT 10:44 AM

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Tiny
MMPRINCE4000
  • MECHANIC
  • 8,548 POSTS
Check fuel pressure with a mechanical gauge, could be a fuel pump or filter problem.
If OK then check the backpressure in the exhaust, looking for a clogged or partially clogged CAT.
When was the timing belt changed last? You should change it every 70K miles.
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Friday, June 27th, 2008 AT 10:51 AM

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