Haven't posted here in years, but I'm looking for some help as I'm mildly retarded. I've developed engine hesitation recently and I'm looking for a little help to see if I can handle this before I run it to a shop.
2001 Tacoma 4wd
3.4L
Auto trans
190k on the clock
I've developed low rpm hesitation/sputtering between 1500 and 2000 rpm. Its mostly noticeable at highway speeds, but only in that range. The trans will downshift fine and then pull through, but slight accelerations w/o downshifting causes the problems. The truck idles fine. No warning lights on the dash. This issue came on all of sudden. The truck has had no other issues aside from a bad O2 sensor a couple years ago. Regular maintenance is performed.
There it is. I'm decent at turning a wrench and can perform basic to moderate stuff. Any ideas or suggestions on where to look? I'm not up on car message boards so suggestions there would also be helpful. Thanks-
2001 Tacoma 4wd
3.4L
Auto trans
190k on the clock
I've developed low rpm hesitation/sputtering between 1500 and 2000 rpm. Its mostly noticeable at highway speeds, but only in that range. The trans will downshift fine and then pull through, but slight accelerations w/o downshifting causes the problems. The truck idles fine. No warning lights on the dash. This issue came on all of sudden. The truck has had no other issues aside from a bad O2 sensor a couple years ago. Regular maintenance is performed.
There it is. I'm decent at turning a wrench and can perform basic to moderate stuff. Any ideas or suggestions on where to look? I'm not up on car message boards so suggestions there would also be helpful. Thanks-