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1994 Toyota Tacoma

Tiny
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  • 1994 TOYOTA TACOMA
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 185,000 MILES
It has no power when accelerating in 1st, 2nd, & 3rd gear, but once it is in 4th gear, the truck gets power and seems fine. There is no warning light on, and I was just wondering what I could do to increase the power in the lower gears. It acts like it is smothering down until 4th gear.
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Sunday, August 29th, 2010 AT 2:57 PM

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Tiny
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You sure the clutch is not slipping?
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Monday, August 30th, 2010 AT 1:52 AM
Tiny
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It wont take fuel it acts like its suffering for fuel. It cranks good it idols smooth.
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Monday, August 30th, 2010 AT 4:02 PM
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Check the fuel pressure if its within specs if ok, test the airflow meter and the throttle position sensor-
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Monday, August 30th, 2010 AT 5:59 PM

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