Some owners report issues with fluctuating idle or hard starting in very hot or cold weather. This is often caused by air leaks in the intake system. Plastic intake manifolds or rubber connecting hoses can contract in the cold or expand in the heat, creating microscopic gaps that allow unmetered air into the engine. Your manual includes step-by-step procedures for testing for vacuum leaks using a smoke machine or a can of carburetor cleaner.

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Do not immediately suspect a blocked EGR valve. The 3SZ-VE does have a conventional EGR valve in most markets, using VVT-i for internal exhaust gas recirculation. Common causes include:

Unlike older engines that use rubber timing belts, the 3SZ-VE features a robust .

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Rotate the crankshaft pulley until the timing notch aligns with the "0" mark on the timing chain cover.

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