New guy with a '95

[jrunner35]

Hello from California my fellow runners!!!

I just became the owner of a 1995 4runner. Its a V6 3.0 4x4 Limited edition with just under 157,xxx on the clock. To be a 95 its a pretty decent truck. Only problem im having is that its loosing power when going uphills and tends to idle rough when im stopped at lights. Hopefully its nothing too serious!! Here are some pics...hope you enjoy and if you have any suggestions let me know. My next mods are going to be tires/rims, and to get rid of the saggy butt syndrome!!

 

[struth]

That's a very clean looking Runner.
Definately needs it's saggy bum fixed though

Try spraying inside the throttle body with carby cleaner, sometimes a sticky throttle body makes the idle rough.

cheers

 

[struth]

Oops, double post

Cheers

 

[Sidney]

That's a very clean looking Runner.
Definately needs it's saggy bum fixed though

Try spraying inside the throttle body with carby cleaner, sometimes a sticky throttle body makes the idle rough.

cheers

Carb cleaner may destroy the throttle position sensor,I prefer using "throttle body cleaner" labeled safe on oxygen sensor and TPS,read below for info.

Lots of city miles combined with low octane fuel & no Techtron fuel additive (cleaner) creates excessive throttle body carbon build up (gunk) so throttle body must be cleaned.

To clean the throttle body remove the air intake hose and examine the intake and throttle body for excessive carbon build up if found then buy a can of throttle body cleaner labeled "safe on oxygen sensors, TPS's and catalytic converters" do not use carb cleaner make sure your engine is fully warmed up prior to using as when the throttle body is hot it dissolves the carbon easily and quickly.

The labels usually specify to park the vehicle at ground level (0 degrees, no inclination) and have the engine running but I disagree I instead park the vehicle on a hill facing down and shut the engine off and hold a rag below the lip of the throttle body and poor the stuff and use a tooth brush. You can also use "Sea Foam" the best engine cleaner:

http://www.seafoamsales.com

available in Canada through Carquest & UAP/NAPA Auto Parts Stores.

Sidney