Q: Can’t cruise, have to press the gas all the time

asked by on October 29, 2015

My 2010 Camry XLE 3.5L V6 slows down to about 5 MPH as soon as I take my foot off the gas to coast. I usually have to step on the gas to move faster to an intersection or stop sign, which just makes for a lurching, jerky ride. Also the gas mileage is much worse with all the speeding up and slowing down. This is such a pain - help, please.

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