1994 Toyota Camry Problems Accelerating

1994 TOYOTA CAMRY

182,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC

PUKENX

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When the engine is cold the car is hard to accelerate. 0-60 in about 90 seconds. Also the transmission has trouble shifting during this time. After the temperature gauge gets above the C it shifts a little easier, and when the engine is at normal operating temp it shifts fine? Will a flush solve this problem or could it be something more major.

Feb 27, 2010 at 10:09 AM

KHLOW2008

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Hi pukenx,

I do not think the problem is related to the coolant. The more likely cause would be bad spark plug wires or the MAF.

Is the Check Engine Light showing?

Feb 28, 2010 at 11:59 AM

PUKENX

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I appreciate the response but I was referring to the temperature of the engine, not meaning about coolant. When the engine temp is cold then the car is hard to shift after it warms up it shifts a little easier. Thank you

Mar 2, 2010 at 8:28 PM

KHLOW2008

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The operating temperature is directly related to the coolant.

If spark plug wires are bad, engine would perform poorly when starting from cold. As the engie warms up, the power would be restored.

When performance is poor, the trans would not shift correctly.

Mar 3, 2010 at 7:17 AM

PUKENX

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Thank you very much I'll check out the plugs.

Mar 5, 2010 at 2:21 PM

KHLOW2008

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You're welcomed. Let me know if you require further assistance.

Have nice day.

Mar 6, 2010 at 7:16 AM

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