1999 Toyota Corolla My car seems to lose speed when increas

1999 TOYOTA COROLLA
95,400 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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When increasing acceleration my car loses speed it later picks up speed. Also when driving in traffic, when the first gear shifting to second gear is not smooth it takes a while and it jerks upfront to the second gear. I have recently changed the plugs but seen no change. Should i service the injectors or use injection cleaners and how good is the injection cleaners? Also where is the fuel filter located? Thank you
May 17, 2009 at 4:59 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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It is most likely a trans. shift solenoid rather than the engine. I would have it checked out by a trans shop.
May 18, 2009 at 6:43 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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The solenoids can sometimes be changed from outside (not removing engine) but it depends on which solenoid is bad. Sometimes you have to drop the trans. pan.
May 18, 2009 at 6:43 PM
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