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Hi Everyone, I have 98 5sp 4wd 3.4 with 250K miles. 1st owner bought new. Maintenance done by me since day one. I am experiencing a strange thing and I looking for guidance. When I drive long distance, over 100 miles with temps over 100F, come to a stop the engine wants to shut down. The RPM...

cap, maf, all clean, vacume lines checked no signs of leaks...did that twice and asked another neutral body to test. Gas lines, filters, sparks, wires all OEM toyota. I will check if anything resting on the on the heads or other parts of engine/tranny. Have not checked injectors/IAC yet...

It only happens when driving for a while, particularly for a very long time, long distance or idling too much in traffic. It only happens when engine hot ie: normal operating temperature. Car temp never goes above the normal operating temp.

I will check, however you believe the excess outside heat in stop and go traffic will cause this to happen very randomly? It almost feels like the fuel stops when the idle dies and jumps back to normal. Only happens during stop n go really hot outside temperatures.

Good day BC914, yes that is absolutely correct. No issues not even a small move except when the AC compressor kicks in. But typically idles around 700sh level.

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Good day everyone, I have a problem with an almost stalling on my 4runner. 98 5spd manual SR5 with 140K miles. Car has new wires, sparks all OEM, new TPS, air filter, (Number 2 O2 censor) all done about 20K miles ago. MAF and throttle body cleaned about 15k miles ago. Fuel filter replace at...

I have made this upgrade and results are: Firm ride than stock, but turning radius impact. One can notice during parking or tight u turns. Advantage could be on cv, though not sure on the stress on steering rack of any. Scoop.

Good day everyone, I searched around and having difficulty pinpointing my problem. I am firm believer of the "best mechanic" is the driver - hence I am looking for advice from the Forum, vs mechanics or dealers. My 98 4runner sr5 4WD with about 130K miles in it. Mostly freeway driving with...