Auto power serges and losses and engine light comes on then stops.

Hi Alan,

Would help if you could pull that fault code out that generated the CEL to come on.

Anyway, I would start by checking out the turbo, MAF sensor and catalic converter are common problems for the 4JJ1 engine.

Have you checked the engine computer for trouble codes ?

Guess it is time for a replacement motor. It appears that the motor has seized from lack of oil.

Where I live there is a Schuck's auto parts...and they have a hand held diagnostic tester that plugs right in to your harness. This will tell you whats is wrong.It only takes about 2 min and they don't charge you.On my car it was the mass air flow censor.If you can't find a Auto parts store that does this...take it to a shop soon. Good Luck

Even the best kept vehicle can have an EGR problem. Makes no difference what else you do to it to TRY to make it run better, until you replace the Exhaust Gases Recirculation valve, you'll always have the problem. Replace the EGR, no more problem.

hi
Have you had a fuel filter changed?
Try that first.
Thanks

you need to get a scan done at auto zone its free something else is going on parts cost extra

There is many sensors in your car that can trigger fault in Ecu. Try to drive to auto zone for free check up

Take it to Advance auto or Auto zone, let them connect a scanner, (free of charge) , they can read the codes & most cases tell you what part or system is failing.

This sounds like severe engine damage, do to loss of internal lubrication (no oil). That's the bad thing about 'idiot' warning lights, they come on when u have a severe problem, and the damage is done. You are going to probably have to purchase a used engine from an auto salvage yard, or purchase a re -manufactured engine. Sorry for the bad news, this is about as bad as it gets.