I have a 2000 LC and the towing performance is unbearable. 1500 lb boat + 700lb trailer makes it overheat. Loaded dual axel trailer at 3000lb, overheating. I have flushed the radiator, use the toyota pink from the dealership, replaced the thermostat, meticulously cleaned the radiator. Confirmed all fans work and the AC compressor situation is all in working order. The odd thing is I replaced my 1998 T-100 with this truck and it had the exact same issues towing. Ended up replacing the 3.4 V6 on that truck and even with a new engine it was still a dog.
Two additional odds facts.
I ran into another guy at a gas station visiting Austin from Florida with a 2001 LC with a travel trailer behind it. I asked him how the hell is he towing that. He has been traveling the country, no problem. ARG.
I just bought a 2005 Sequoia 4x4 for my wife and while I have yet to tow with it, it feels significantly more powerful. I couldn't spin the tires on the LC if I wanted too. The Sequoia will spin tires if you push too hard on the pedal.
I have had to replace 2 ignition coils on the LC since I bought it last year (it has 225k miles) I replaced with Denso, but the remainder are an off brand. Should I do the rest?
Should I replace the Water pump? It is about time for a new timing belt.
The Sequoia has made me think maybe it is an engine/horsepower/torque issue. This LC kind of bogs down when you floor it, just like my T100 did. The Seqouia jumps up and spins rubber when you floor it.
Thank you as always for your replies.
Two additional odds facts.
I ran into another guy at a gas station visiting Austin from Florida with a 2001 LC with a travel trailer behind it. I asked him how the hell is he towing that. He has been traveling the country, no problem. ARG.
I just bought a 2005 Sequoia 4x4 for my wife and while I have yet to tow with it, it feels significantly more powerful. I couldn't spin the tires on the LC if I wanted too. The Sequoia will spin tires if you push too hard on the pedal.
I have had to replace 2 ignition coils on the LC since I bought it last year (it has 225k miles) I replaced with Denso, but the remainder are an off brand. Should I do the rest?
Should I replace the Water pump? It is about time for a new timing belt.
The Sequoia has made me think maybe it is an engine/horsepower/torque issue. This LC kind of bogs down when you floor it, just like my T100 did. The Seqouia jumps up and spins rubber when you floor it.
Thank you as always for your replies.