Fuel Response Options

[6G96GT]

I had a diagnostic and full service inspection on my Celica done from a local Toyota Dealer. It passed with flying colors so I know there's no large concerns at hand that would cause my car to have a fuel issue. Anyway, here's my issue:


Whenever I am driving around (city driving that is), right after I shift and then press the accelerator pedal, my car lightly hesitates, it's not a smooth transaction kinda deal. It started happening about 3 or 4 months ago but now it seems routine. Doesn't matter what gear I shift into either. It's a very light (but noticeable) hesitation (under normal driving). If I were to accelerate it hard, there's no issue at all. Only when normally driving and shifting. By the way, I shift gears when I reach 2.5K - 3K RPM under normal driving.

I really don't want to pay a mechanic to spend hours troubleshooting if I can help it. What would cause this issue?

This post has been edited by 6G96GT: Sep 21, 2009 - 1:54 PM

[blu94gt]

You're shifting at 2.5k? That's too low, when you get into the next gear the motor will be lugging. Try using the same amount of throttle, but let the RPM's get up to 4-4.5k. I try to never let my car get below 2-2.5k rpms with the clutch engaged (other than starting in 1st gear).