Need a little help

Roflmao · 06-30-2008, 02:09 PM

Okay so... I have a 1998 Toyota Camry with about 90k miles on it, and here lately it has been acting up a bit. It seems whenever I drive it a little bit and them come to a red light or a chance where I have to come to a complete stop, the rpm meter fluctuates up and down and the car rattles a little bit. It almost feels like the car is going to stall out but its an auto transmission. This only recently started happening, and seems to have a connection somewhat to the AC since its summer and it doesn't do it in the winter. It also seems to happen a bit more when I am on inclines or going over hills. I am no mechanic but I did have a Toyota specialist look at it and he couldn't find anything mechanical wrong the last time it happened a few years ago. Someone mentioned to me it might be the fuel filter which is due to be changed, and I plan on changing the air filter as well, but this has been happening a lot more recently and I just want any suggestions or ideas as to what I can do or what it could be? Thanks in advance. =/

diddiyo · 06-30-2008, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Roflmao

It seems whenever I drive it a little bit and them come to a red light or a chance where I have to come to a complete stop, the rpm meter fluctuates up and down and the car rattles a little bit. It almost feels like the car is going to stall out but its an auto transmission.

I'm having the same problem with my 95 Chevy Cavalier. Can't even say under what circumstances (hill, a/c etc), it just happens in random occasions usually right after i turn on the engine. I also have some kind of lag afterwards, if I hit the gas nothing really happens until two or three seconds later. really annoying if you wanna get out of the driveway onto a busy street...

*GTAHVIT* · 06-30-2008, 05:49 PM

Have you ever seafoamed it? I'd try that first. follow the instructions on the can. Put some in a full gas tank, add some to the oil and suck some through the throttle body, or a vacume line.

It may just be dirty. Cheap trouble shooting. Then go for the bigger ticket items.

Roflmao · 06-30-2008, 06:08 PM

Do you just buy a can of that at an autozone type of place? And how would you go about sucking it through the throttle body?

If that doesn't work, are there any other cleaning supplies out there that would do the job more effectively?

The_Stache · 06-30-2008, 07:49 PM

Yea sounds like dirty/clogged injectors or valves. Make sure to replace the fuel filter if thats possible (dodges are IN the tank and 100k items). obvious stuff like change the oil over to a high mileage synthetic, new plugs, air filter, etc..

You know the normal maintenance stuff.

theholycow · 06-30-2008, 08:03 PM

I'm no expert but I too think it sounds like a fuel supply problem. Dirty/clogged injectors, clogged filter, or failing fuel pump.

Does it improve the symptom you get when you're stopped if you try to rev it up a little bit (left foot on brake, right foot giving it just a little bit of gas)?

z28camaro2471 · 06-30-2008, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Roflmao

Okay so... I have a 1998 Toyota Camry. I just want any suggestions or ideas as to what I can do or what it could be? Thanks in advance. =/

I read through your post and I think I found your problem. Please see text in bold above.

Replace this part with a GM part and you'll be all set.

*Mindz* · 06-30-2008, 08:58 PM

Close but no cigar. Someone posted about having a 95 cavalier with the same problem. Let's cool it on the bashing until you read, mmkay?

Sterling · 06-30-2008, 09:01 PM

My car was doing that a few minutes after I started it... I thought it was a fuel filter/pump, It seemed like it wasn't getting enough fuel but it only happened ramdomly. It turned out to be an oxygen sensor. No problems since it was replaced.

z28camaro2471 · 06-30-2008, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mindz

Close but no cigar. Someone posted about having a 95 cavalier with the same problem. Let's cool it on the bashing until you read, mmkay?

Do you see the laughing smily? Relax dude.

*Mindz* · 06-30-2008, 09:04 PM

I did, I was just playing along. =)

z28camaro2471 · 06-30-2008, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mindz

I did, I was just playing along. =)

*GTAHVIT* · 07-01-2008, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Roflmao

Do you just buy a can of that at an autozone type of place? And how would you go about sucking it through the throttle body?

If that doesn't work, are there any other cleaning supplies out there that would do the job more effectively?

Yes, I got mine at pep boys. They recommend using a vacuum line to suck the seafoam into the intake. Or using their Deep Creep product that you spray right into the throttle body. I have no idea how your Camry is set up. But My guess is you will have to remove the air duct between the air filter and the throttle body. Then just manually open the valve and squirt away, apply the whole can to the entire valve mechanism (inside not outside the throttle body). It's really pretty easy.

06-30-2008, 02:09 PM	#1
Roflmao Insane Assylum Escapee Drives: 1998 Camry Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 198	Need a little help Okay so... I have a 1998 Toyota Camry with about 90k miles on it, and here lately it has been acting up a bit. It seems whenever I drive it a little bit and them come to a red light or a chance where I have to come to a complete stop, the rpm meter fluctuates up and down and the car rattles a little bit. It almost feels like the car is going to stall out but its an auto transmission. This only recently started happening, and seems to have a connection somewhat to the AC since its summer and it doesn't do it in the winter. It also seems to happen a bit more when I am on inclines or going over hills. I am no mechanic but I did have a Toyota specialist look at it and he couldn't find anything mechanical wrong the last time it happened a few years ago. Someone mentioned to me it might be the fuel filter which is due to be changed, and I plan on changing the air filter as well, but this has been happening a lot more recently and I just want any suggestions or ideas as to what I can do or what it could be? Thanks in advance. =/

06-30-2008, 05:49 PM	#3
GTAHVIT Blessed Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saint Augustine FL Posts: 28,441 View My Garage	Have you ever seafoamed it? I'd try that first. follow the instructions on the can. Put some in a full gas tank, add some to the oil and suck some through the throttle body, or a vacume line. It may just be dirty. Cheap trouble shooting. Then go for the bigger ticket items. __________________ Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals."

06-30-2008, 07:49 PM	#5
The_Stache SoCal Race Team #13 Drives: 2010 1SS:RS:LS3:SW Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,800 View My Garage	Yea sounds like dirty/clogged injectors or valves. Make sure to replace the fuel filter if thats possible (dodges are IN the tank and 100k items). obvious stuff like change the oil over to a high mileage synthetic, new plugs, air filter, etc.. You know the normal maintenance stuff. __________________ A.K.A - Diarmadhi (old handle) - So much to do.. So little money Owner : Fast-Stache Industries LLC

06-30-2008, 08:58 PM	#8
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,420	Close but no cigar. Someone posted about having a 95 cavalier with the same problem. Let's cool it on the bashing until you read, mmkay? __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

06-30-2008, 09:04 PM	#11
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,420	I did, I was just playing along. =) __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

06-30-2008, 06:08 PM	#4
Roflmao Insane Assylum Escapee Drives: 1998 Camry Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 198	Do you just buy a can of that at an autozone type of place? And how would you go about sucking it through the throttle body? If that doesn't work, are there any other cleaning supplies out there that would do the job more effectively?

06-30-2008, 09:01 PM	#9
Sterling Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairhaven, MA Posts: 5,882 View My Garage	My car was doing that a few minutes after I started it... I thought it was a fuel filter/pump, It seemed like it wasn't getting enough fuel but it only happened ramdomly. It turned out to be an oxygen sensor. No problems since it was replaced.