Not starting well

Hi all,

My 4Runner is slow to start, sometimes. Doesn’t seem like it’s the battery (it’s a red top less than 2 yrs old), I don’t know if it’s the alternator. Could it be a fuel pump? It feels like it’s not getting enough gas to start. This problem only happens 60% of the time when starting now. But it’s getting worse. Any ideas?

 

Does it seem to lag when starting or does the motor spin pretty fast? If it's spinning over like normal and not firing, you have another ussue.

 

Optima red top?

 

I'd start with a fresh tank of 93 octane fuel and a can of Seafoam

 

Yes

 

It definitely lags when I try to start it.

 

That’s a great idea. Seafoam is added to the oil? What about adding something to my fuel?

 

You can go to Autozone or O'Reilly and they can test it for free. If you trust your dealer you can have it tested there, my daughter's battery died in her Rav4, the dealer in Murray Kentucky installed a 7 year Toyota battery for $193 out the door.

 

Great idea. I actually bought it at OReillys.

 

Add it to your gas tank when you fill up with fresh 93 octane

 

My experience with the optima batteries, their warranty is better than the battery. Easy to have it tested at a box store.

 

Your runner is several years old and the wiring is several years old. I had a red battery cable to starter motor corrode inside the red insulation.
It passed voltage fot testing but not the current/amps needed to start. If you decide to replace parts I suggest least expensive first.
Any chance you got some bad fuel?