Recent content by xion69

I would not say braking. It's like the engine governor kicks in. The RPMs stay around 3500 and the speed decreases. If I give it all the gas it downshifts to 3 and takes off like a bat out of hell. When it happens the engine boggs down like it's in a bind.

Fluid has never been changed but it's full. Trying to explain it better: It's almost as if the traction control kicks in. It acts sorta like if you are loose gravels and you give it the gas the engine governs itself down. But at 70 mph. I also stopped at the parts store and borrowed their...

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2003 Toyota 4-Runner V8 2WD 5 speed w/ 91K miles. When driving long distances on a hot day downshifting to 4th causes the engine to bind and speed decreases. The RPMs actually stay around 4K. If I stay in 5th and give it gas it will pick up speed. All other gears seem fine. It will run through...

I have a 03 4Runner V8 with 72K miles and wanted to get your opinions on what maintenance should be done such as coolant flush, Transmission oil, spark plugs etc