stumbling

1998 TOYOTA TACOMA
450 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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HAPPYDAD
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Thinking it was bad gas, I put a tank of high test in, the second tank I put Stp octane booster. If I don't rev up the engine before changing gears, and do it fairly slowly, it stumbles. At 55 miles an hour, if i mash the pedal, it tries to stall.the chassis has 449,000miles theingine was changed at 429,000 miles.When i enter the number on the screen, it won't recognize it.
Nov 15, 2010 at 11:10 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Lack of acceleration,chugging,hesitating,jerking,bogging,misfiring etc. could be caused by one of the following below

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Knock sensor
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard it
Nov 16, 2010 at 4:09 AM
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