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I did this to my 2000 Toyota Tacoma 3.4L about a month ago. I was noticing a sulfur (rotten egg) smell from my exhaust. Fearing that my cat was going out I ran the 1 gallon lacquer thinner in a half tank of gas. The result was that I no longer smell the strong sulfur odor. It is also starting...

I have been running Dex VI fluid in my 1997 Toyota Avalon Aisin transmission calling for Dex II for about 4 years. Shifts very well with out any problems.

Have your friend read about the Frantz bypass toilet paper oil filter. Frantz Filters The thread below discusses a guy who has gone 60k on his oil utilizing a Frantz filter and changing the toilet paper element ever 3k and topping off the oil after the change. Toilet paper bypass filter 60k...

I buy all of my cables from Monoprice. They have quality products at good price. They also have good customer service. http://www.monoprice.com/home/index.asp

I would recommend cleaning you MAF sensor. A dirty MAF sensor will throw a O2 sensor code for a lean condition. This is a common problem with Toyotas. You can get an aerosol can of MAF cleaner from the parts store. This is a good cheap starting place. After you cleaning it reset the computer...

Originally Posted By: Troy_Built Its sorta cool, When I get a F-150, It will have a 302 like my 90's models do! The 4.6 is a great engine though. The new 5.0 Coyote motor has a lot more in common with the modular 4.6 engines then the old push rod 5.0. The new engine is an all-aluminum...

Originally Posted By: mechtech2 Do you have an EGR system on that car? They often cause pinging if they are sticky. Running too hot? Also a great contributor. [coolant or intake temperature] These may or may not throw a code, depending on h0w bad they are. A good in tank cleaner is always a good...

Originally Posted By: Geo_Prizm Twisty_Bits, I am not questioning your choice, but just to be clear, are you sure you got the plugs with the right gap for your driving style and climate? It is a possibility that sometimes factory recommended plug gap (if your are) may not translate into optimum...

Originally Posted By: Geo_Prizm How about choosing and installing the right SPARK PLUGS: factory recommended NGK or Denso brand cheap and simple plugs with the right gap? I forgot to add those to my list. I did change my plugs with OEM Denso plugs and cleaned my MAF sensor. With no change. I...

I have a 2000 Tacoma, V6 automatic with 99K. There are no codes in the computer. The check engine light is not on. The engine pings under slight acceleration and I feel a power loss as well. I have tried 3 different fuel stations, higher octane, fuel injector cleaner (Techron, Chemtool, MMO)...