Recent content by Copper460

@Clone of the Mean: The overdrive light flashes when engaged, and the light is on when the overdrive is off. Other than that, there are no lights on.

UPDATE: Nevada was right. My transmission is not shifting into first all of the time, even when I manually put it in "first". So basically I am starting off in second gear, that definitely makes it seem weak. It already has a problem where when I put it in drive, it does not start in first...

@Nevada. That is a good point. I have been manually shifting my transmission to make sure it is in first. Thank you.

Thanks guys!

No engine codes. I will check the compression. Any ideas on what it should be?

So I looked at the door jam. Maybe I am a bit slow. :) but I didn't see an axle ratio. I have only had the 4R for about 1.5 weeks, so I don't have a reference as to whether it is worse than before. But I will check my timing. Is there an easy way to check the CAT. Thank you by the way for...

I am located in Southern Oregon. We are about 4000ft. We have some steep paved roads I would guess at 50% probably more. I believe it has stock gears, so I am beginning to think this is as good as it gets.

Literally it does not make enough power to climb a steep hill. It has 32" tires. I am not expecting a rocket, but would expect it to go up a steep hill in first gear at 1 mph. It won't do that. If I go into 4 low then it will go. So I am wondering mechanically, if something is causing a...

I have replaced the plugs, and cleaned the cap and rotor. Need to order new one though. It has the v6 and automatic.

Hi Folks, My 1990 T4R has no power especially at low RPM's. Meaning I doubt I could make it up a steep paved hill. Once I get rolling it does okay. But off the line, it is extremely weak. I have not yet done a compression check. I have cleaned the cap and rotor, replaced plugs. It helped a...

Do you also use OEM Cap and Rotor? Or aftermarket? For the plug wires, do you just go through your Toyota dealer, or is there a favorite place online to purchase? Thank you all for the guidance!

Hi all, I just bought my first 4Runner, 1990 V6, 219,000 miles. I was wondering if any particular brand of plugs seems to run best in Toyotas? Or what people have found to work for them? Thanks,