I have a 1989 Toyota Camry, V6 2.5L Sedan. The problem is, at least once a day when I'm driving suddenly the car will loose power. I mean the RPM's would rev and the speedometer needle would slowly come down. Also, there would be a kinda burning smell. Like rubber burning. No smoke from under hood though. I've replaced the MAF, Throttle sensor, Checked the radiator level, checked oil and tranny fluid levels, new battery, my roommate is a mechanic, and said it's not the transmission 'cuz it's shifting into gears just fine.
Not sure what else to check. Any ideas before I spend more money at the shop? I also only use this car for work since I'm field tech and I don't want to rack up the miles on my truck. That's why I don't want to just get rid of the car. Besides of a few minor issues. It's still a good car. It has about 154,300 miles on it.
Any ideas?
2007-03-27 17:35:23 · 3 answers · asked by axlman 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Oh, I forgot too add, I don't notice any overheating either.
2007-03-27 17:37:50 · update #1
It's an Automatic.
I'm kinda wanting to try to sell the car, but I've already put quite a bit of money into it. I don't have enough money saved right now to just go get another car.
2007-03-27 17:55:55 · update #2
I've already had the tranny pan filter and fluid changed. I think I'm gonna have to take it in, but I'm hoping to go in with some idea's for the tech's to think about.
2007-03-27 17:59:10 · update #3
I would have to assume it's an automatic. But if it isn't you must need a clutch. If it is an automatic You should take off the transmission pan and clean it out and replace the filter. It may be a long shot, but the filter could be sucking up debris from the bottom of the pan. When enough junk gets stuck to the screen, you could loose line pressure, and the car won't want to move. Fill it with fresh fluid, and see how it does.
If that doesn't solve your problem you are going to have to take it in, and you will probably end up needing a transmission.
2007-03-27 17:55:50 · answer #1 · answered by BFH 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it a manual or automatic transmission. If it's a manual trans it sounds like the clutch is worn out. It may shift ok but that doesnt always mean that it's not bad.
I'm a Master Certified Tech with 10 yrs experience.
2007-03-27 17:42:57 · answer #2 · answered by eightup23 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Alternator could be broken or short circuiting & the car will lose power to the battery. SO the car slowly turns off.
2007-03-27 17:45:22 · answer #3 · answered by Danny 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋