1998 4runner struggles to start but runs great after

Jackthewack

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Hey all so I own two runners and this is an issue with my newest one. I've owned it for 4 months now. When I first got the truck the truck started fine first couple of days but after siting over night it spun over like the battery had plenty of charge but I felt like it wasn't getting as much fuel as is should because it sputtered and took about 5-6 seconds to start. It seemed to start doing it more often for several days then I started pressing the accelerator pedal slightly right when I went to start it and it would start right up. Did that for about a week and then I tried without pressing the pedal and it would start fine. It has been 2 months since I had trouble and now it seems even worse. If I let it sit 10-15 minutes it sputters and struggles to start. I have read about it possibly being a fuel pump and I have seen people with similar issues saying it's injectors leaking. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also my fuel light has never worked but my fuel gauge seems to work fine I don't think that has anything to do with this but I could be wrong. Also truck runs great other than this. Vehicle info: 1998 4runner 3.4l 246k 4wd sr5 auto
 
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How about the followings
1) Spark plugs (OEM)
2) Fuel filter (OEM)
3) Spark plug wires (Sumitomo or NGK)
4) Air filter
 
I pulled the plugs they are the three prong but look OK but I was planning on changing them anyway soon. Fuel filter was never checked but I could Hange that too.
 

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