Q: Does this vehicle use vacuum for controls inside the dash from the motor ? 2001 Toyota Tacoma
I have replaced all vacuums hoses on the motor with new . Checked for manifold leaks with some carb clean and no results . I think I can hear a vacuum leak from under the dash when I accelerate. Is this possible ??
My car has 235000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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