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i recently completed my 180k mile service on my 2000 Land Cruiser at a 'dedicated' Land Cruiser person here in Texas and since receiving the vehicle I've begun to experience a loss of power when pressing on the gas, as if it is stalling or the fuel isn't being sent into the engine smoothly.
It is most noticeable in the following occasions:
After putting the vehicle in drive and bringing the speed up to 20 miles per hour, it seems to drop in power and idle back just a bit(not complete stall) and takes a second to smoothly accelerate to 30, 40 mph.
on the highway, it will intermittently lose power in small dosages, just enough that it is felt that the vehicle drops a bit in power, perhaps 5 to 10%. I would characterize the loss of power as not a smooth power delivery that holds consistently. It does seem to dissipate as the vehicle runs for longer periods. Meaning it doesn't seem to continue if you drive for more than 30 to 40 minutes.
I returned the LC to said mechanic and we replaced the fuel filter on his diagnosis and advice. I should mention this fuel filter was replaced at 135k miles as well, so at 174k miles it now has it's third fuel filter.
I think we can safely rule out the fuel filter but wanted to hear suggestions from folks here on the board that might have had a similar experience. The issue was clearly not addressed by replacing the fuel filter.
My gut tells me that the fuel pump may be in need of replacement, but regardless, I'm taking the LC to a different mechanic this week as I'm suspicious of the original findings.
Any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated!
Specs:
2000 Land Cruiser
174k miles
Recently completed 180k mile service and replaced a laundry list of hoses as well.
i recently completed my 180k mile service on my 2000 Land Cruiser at a 'dedicated' Land Cruiser person here in Texas and since receiving the vehicle I've begun to experience a loss of power when pressing on the gas, as if it is stalling or the fuel isn't being sent into the engine smoothly.
It is most noticeable in the following occasions:
After putting the vehicle in drive and bringing the speed up to 20 miles per hour, it seems to drop in power and idle back just a bit(not complete stall) and takes a second to smoothly accelerate to 30, 40 mph.
on the highway, it will intermittently lose power in small dosages, just enough that it is felt that the vehicle drops a bit in power, perhaps 5 to 10%. I would characterize the loss of power as not a smooth power delivery that holds consistently. It does seem to dissipate as the vehicle runs for longer periods. Meaning it doesn't seem to continue if you drive for more than 30 to 40 minutes.
I returned the LC to said mechanic and we replaced the fuel filter on his diagnosis and advice. I should mention this fuel filter was replaced at 135k miles as well, so at 174k miles it now has it's third fuel filter.
I think we can safely rule out the fuel filter but wanted to hear suggestions from folks here on the board that might have had a similar experience. The issue was clearly not addressed by replacing the fuel filter.
My gut tells me that the fuel pump may be in need of replacement, but regardless, I'm taking the LC to a different mechanic this week as I'm suspicious of the original findings.
Any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated!
Specs:
2000 Land Cruiser
174k miles
Recently completed 180k mile service and replaced a laundry list of hoses as well.
