Car starts but will rev up a couple of seconds then cut off. but will stay running if I accelerate but will potential cut off again if come to a stop. does this for about the first half hour its on. What could be the problem? Fuel filter? Fuel pump? Engine?

Are you one of those people who TOP OFF the tank when filling up?

When the EVAP recovery system soak with few ounce of gasoline......the trap vapor will take few days escape.

EVAP system is design to handle fuel vapor. Few ounce of gasoline can damage the fuel vapor recovery relay and decrease the service live of the recovery lines.

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You can accelerate the process by locating the charcoal canister (near the nose of the car and same side as your gas filler door)

MOVE the car to outdoor.

Disconnect the EVAP line and let it air out by itself.

DO NOT introduce any heat source or fan to speed up the process.

Reconnect this EVAP hose and use a small amount of starting fluid at the intake manifold.


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If the problem of your car is the fuel filter .You have to locate the fuel filter and prepare the equipment or tools to be used in checking the or repairing the fuel filters.there are two filters , the primary filter and the secondary filter.Disconnect the fuel lines at fuel filter observe safety practices. if the present fuel filter is dirty and not any more use full then replace and install new fuel filter. If the problem is the fuel lines then you have to locate the fuel pump then prepare the tools or equipment to be used in servicing the fuel lines.Visual inspection on duel line for learage.Disconnect lines at fuel pump and fuel tank.Use compress air to remove sediments on fuel lines .Re install fuel lines to the unit.Locate the fuel pump . Prepare the tools or equipment in repairing the fuel pump.So that fuel pump will operate properly. locate the fuel pump.Disconnect the fuel lines from the fuel pump.Remove fuel pump from the engine.Dis assemble fuel pump.Check daiphram for defects .Replace defective parts.Assemble and install fuel pump.If you don't have time to do it then it is advice. that you go to the toyota car shop and let the mechanic to do the job .One of the kind of engine that I studied as a mechanic are toyota 3K ,and 4K .