Rx 330 bucks, jerks when reapply accelerator after short coasting on Highway
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Rx 330 bucks, jerks when reapply accelerator after short coasting on Highway
Hey Folks, not sure if anyone else experienced this but when I'm driving at Highway speeds, if I let go of the accelerator to coast and then reapply the accelerator, I get a jerking, bucking sensation. It's only at high speeds over 60 mph or so. I'm only coasting for a second or two, not long at all.
Otherwise the transmission works well. Any advice would be greatly appreciated
Otherwise the transmission works well. Any advice would be greatly appreciated
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I have an 04 Rx330 with 133k miles and recently changed my spark plugs but did not experience what the OP was describing. Here is a pic of what a few of my spark plugs looked like compared to the new one.
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Hey Folks, not sure if anyone else experienced this but when I'm driving at Highway speeds, if I let go of the accelerator to coast and then reapply the accelerator, I get a jerking, bucking sensation. It's only at high speeds over 60 mph or so. I'm only coasting for a second or two, not long at all.
Otherwise the transmission works well. Any advice would be greatly appreciated
Otherwise the transmission works well. Any advice would be greatly appreciated
So how much would replacing the spark plugs run? Not sure if mine were ever replaced.
Thank you all for your replies.
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I bought my spark plugs from autozone NGK which came pre-gapped. I bought the plenum gasket and pcv valve from toyota. While I was in there, I went ahead and did the thermostat because it was leaking. I would say I spent around $120 for the spark plugs, pcv valve and plenum gasket. If you're valve covers are leaking, this would be the ideal time to change out the rear valve cover gasket. I called my local toyota dealership and they wanted $350 +tax just for the spark plugs.
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So with the new spark plugs did you notice better engine performance, gas mileage?
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Nope. After all the maintenance I haven't seen any increase in gas mileage or anything else for that matter. Drives smooth as ever with the new Michelin tires I just put on. Its like a brand new car again
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