Engine issues with 2007 Toyota Vitz

lakwije · May 22, 2018

I drive a 2007 Toyota Vitz and recently started having issues with the engine. When I gas the engine, it does not give me the power I need. I hear the engine rev but the power just isn't there. When I need to overtake another vehicle, I usually put the gear to "S" for that reason and that gives me a little bit of power to over take that vehicle.

Also having issues when the vehicle is stopped. When in traffic in a slope, the car goes to reverse if I don't push the gas paddle quick enough. This also happens when I let go of the hand break after it being parked.

I have cleaned the injectors and replaced the spark plugs. It was good for sometime but the issues came back.

Appreciate some help to know what's going on with the car. And if someone could point me to a place where I can trust and fix these issues, that would be great.

Thanks.

Twin Turbo · May 22, 2018

Have you replaced the air filter?

lakwije · May 22, 2018

I have not. But the oil filter was replaced recently.

Twin Turbo · May 22, 2018

OK, replace the air filter and do a throttle body clean up.

Crosswind · May 23, 2018

The car wouldnt reverse on a slope or rev hard without giving power if the air filter is clogged. When was the last time you changed ATF oil?

I suspect the gearbox. The car is revving hard but moving slow because its not shifting gears. You need to show the car to a gearbox specialist and there is only one guy whos accepted by most members of this forum to sort gearbox issues. Chandana from Nilwala Motors 077 3027118

lakwije · May 23, 2018

I have not changed the ATF oil. Will see if Chandana is available. Thank you.

hrm · May 23, 2018

Do you feel any jerks while driving? Do you know when the last time that CVT oil was replaced?

lakwije · May 23, 2018

I don't think I feel Jerks. I'm not sure when the CVT oil was changed. The car was bought recently. Oh the other thing is, when stopped in traffic, the vehicle starts to vibrate/shake violently. This does not happen all the time but it happens occasionally.

hrm · May 23, 2018

On 5/23/2018 at 5:58 AM, lakwije said:

I don't think I feel Jerks. I'm not sure when the CVT oil was changed. The car was bought recently. Oh the other thing is, when stopped in traffic, the vehicle starts to vibrate/shake violently. This does not happen all the time but it happens occasionally.

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You should not be taking any chances with a CVT gear box. First check the condition of the CVT oil through a garage or a service joint and replace if necessary. You might need a tuneup too but first check whether the gear box is ok.

lakwije · May 23, 2018

Will do. Thank you.

Twin Turbo · May 23, 2018

On 5/23/2018 at 5:58 AM, lakwije said:

I don't think I feel Jerks. I'm not sure when the CVT oil was changed. The car was bought recently. Oh the other thing is, when stopped in traffic, the vehicle starts to vibrate/shake violently. This does not happen all the time but it happens occasionally.

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Your autobox may be showing signs of old age (11 years old). Get it serviced. and get the engine/trans mounts checked + your brakes for binding.

Edited May 23, 2018 by Twin Turbo

lakwije · May 23, 2018

Can anyone recommend me a good service joint to get these things done?

Ruslan · May 23, 2018

^^Above Nilwala Motors!.

nagaya · May 23, 2018

On 5/23/2018 at 5:58 AM, lakwije said:

I don't think I feel Jerks. I'm not sure when the CVT oil was changed. The car was bought recently. Oh the other thing is, when stopped in traffic, the vehicle starts to vibrate/shake violently. This does not happen all the time but it happens occasionally.

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what is the current actual mileage (do you have maintenance records from previous owners) ? any information on ATF change at 40000km and multiples of that ?

lakwije · May 23, 2018

Current mileage is 70000KMs. But we do not have the maintenance records from previous owners. Do not have any info on ATF change

nagaya · May 23, 2018

On 5/23/2018 at 4:05 PM, lakwije said:

Current mileage is 70000KMs. But we do not have the maintenance records from previous owners. Do not have any info on ATF change

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I haven't used any CVT gearbox so I am not that aware of that, But I feel that, it may be wise to change ATF oil (I am doing such maintenance at the agent, not the local service station) asap and get gearbox checked at the same time. Usually 40000km multiples services are major services for most vehicles and keep it mind it is also 11 years old car now.