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8.9
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $3,500
- Average Mileage:
- 68,900 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 7 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (6 reports)
- use brand name gas (1 reports)
engine problem
Helpful websites
- Replace Intake Manifold Gasket - replace the intake manifold gasket
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
My Toyota Corolla started surging while stopped - with my foot on the brakes - about a year ago. It also hesitated at times, starting out. It had never had these problems before - all through 250,000 miles of use. It has run well all along, and I was a bit miffed when it started acting strangely.
At first, I thought the throttle positioner had malfunctioned. But I found out that my car came with a throttle body that was electronically controlled, and so, it did not have a separate throttle position sensor. Then, I thought that the drive by wire gas pedal had gotten bad. I had gone ahead to locate the parts I needed - the throttle body, and the gas pedal assembly. But as they were quite expensive, I did not put the order in.
As the car had not been tuned up, I thought it was time for one. It had gone 250,000 miles! I put a set of new plugs in it. But it did not correct the problem. But, on thinking it through, I felt the problem could be fuel delivery. Why? The car did not surge or hesitate ALL of the time. The problem came and went. So, it wasn't electrical. It could not be the computer too.
I decided to try a few tankfuls of good name-brand gas - like BP and Shell... After about four tankfuls, the problem started to go away. I have been using name-brand gas for awhile now, and the car now runs like new - at 285,000 miles. I think I have found the problem. If you want more info, e-mail me: johnshanton@msn.com. I keep very good records, and intend to write about my car after it has gone 500,000 miles.
- shanton, Baltimore, US