# \#supra **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/supra/497.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Sparks only once](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sparks-only-once/191906)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sparks-only-once/191906 "2023-07-27T04:48:14Z")
I have mentioned this already some time ago but do not recall. 85 Toyota supra. What does it mean when a car will not spark while turning over but at times gives off one spark sometimes when you first start to turn ove… --- ## [1985 Toyota Supra running on 2 cylinders](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-toyota-supra-running-on-2-cylinders/96454)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2020, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1985-toyota-supra-running-on-2-cylinders/96454 "2020-08-08T22:33:52Z")
I have a supra that is only running on the first and last cylinder. It was running poor and I pulled off the spark plug wires to see how it ran. After more testing I removed all 4 middle plug wires and it kept running … --- ## [2020 Toyota Supra has black deposits in the exhaust pipes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-supra-has-black-deposits-in-the-exhaust-pipes/155061)
**Author:** [@ChadWoolf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ChadWoolf)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2020-toyota-supra-has-black-deposits-in-the-exhaust-pipes/155061 "2019-12-21T17:24:31Z")
Since i purchased and first drove my new 2020 supra, I have noticed black deposits coating the inside of my exhaust pipes and was wondering if there is an issue in my new car or if this is just normal. --- ## [Is it worth buying a 20 year old car?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-worth-buying-a-20-year-old-car/9514)
**Author:** [@DeltaP](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeltaP)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2018, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-it-worth-buying-a-20-year-old-car/9514 "2018-08-14T21:11:19Z")
I have to admit I am a fan of the Toyota Supra. I also plan on buying a car this summer on a sub 8000 budget. I have seen many listings of Toyota Supras' of the 1988-1992 vintage in my price range, some of them even lo… --- ## [\>3600rpm+Clutch Engaged=Terribly Loud Noise From...?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3600rpm-clutch-engaged-terribly-loud-noise-from/113215)
**Author:** [@Kirk\_Raygor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kirk_Raygor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2018, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/3600rpm-clutch-engaged-terribly-loud-noise-from/113215 "2018-04-05T00:47:03Z")
After failing to find anybody else asking about my particular issue, I’ve decided to ask myself. I am the third owner of a 1985 Toyota Celica Supra. Nothing has been done under the hood, but last owner did make the exhau… --- ## [Hard shift into direct drive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-shift-into-direct-drive/96124)
**Author:** [@teqtom](https://community.cartalk.com/u/teqtom)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2016, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hard-shift-into-direct-drive/96124 "2016-10-19T02:54:00Z")
1983 Celica-Supra P-Type, 38K miles. Garage kept, never abused... I have a really hard time shifting into 4th gear. Rebuilt clutch master & slave, adjusted pedal. Buttery smooth 1st-3rd. 4th does not grind but requires … --- ## [Missing knock sensor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-knock-sensor/90219)
**Author:** [@knocksensor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knocksensor)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2015, 7:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missing-knock-sensor/90219 "2015-06-25T07:00:37Z")
I have a 85 Toyota Supra. I purchased a while ago with a bad engine. I replaced the engine from a junk yard. The engine came from a if I recall correct a 83, perhaps a 82. The junk yard told me the engine would work … --- ## [Missfire on a 7MGE Toyota Supra when cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missfire-on-a-7mge-toyota-supra-when-cold/81401)
**Author:** [@Toyotatalk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Toyotatalk)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2013, 6:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/missfire-on-a-7mge-toyota-supra-when-cold/81401 "2013-10-06T06:32:35Z")
I just wanted to get some other opinions on this issue. Car spits and sputters when engine is cold. When engine is warm car runs fine. I believe that my cold start injector or my cold start injector time switch is bad. A… --- ## [Car takes long time to get up to speed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-takes-long-time-to-get-up-to-speed/63494)
**Author:** [@Hallie6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hallie6)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2011, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-takes-long-time-to-get-up-to-speed/63494 "2011-04-08T21:45:36Z")
From stop. When I accelerate it takes a long time to get to drive. It feels like a lag time. What is wrong with my car? Thanks --- ## [Leak down test - possible BHG](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leak-down-test-possible-bhg/63235)
**Author:** [@free\_couch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/free_couch)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2011, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/leak-down-test-possible-bhg/63235 "2011-04-08T16:29:28Z")
I just did a leak down test on my 86.5 Toyota Supra turbo, I was looking to find the basic health of the engine. I don't have an actual leak down tester so I ran compressed air set at 90psi straight into each cylinder se… --- ## [Brake lights don't go on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-lights-dont-go-on/63154)
**Author:** [@Hallie6](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Hallie6)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2011, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-lights-dont-go-on/63154 "2011-04-02T18:49:33Z")
What can I do to fix this? 1987 Supra. No brake lights go on when I press on the brake, including the middle light. Tail lights do work, but no brake lights. It has been somewhat intermittent as well Thank… --- ## [Toyota with neverending alarm!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-with-neverending-alarm/49080)
**Author:** [@lilijoe](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lilijoe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2010, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/toyota-with-neverending-alarm/49080 "2010-05-19T22:56:30Z")
hi guys, love the show!!!! so... here is my dilema, i have a toyota supra1986 and a few weeks agaon i jump started it after a period of no use. no problem! started right up. now however, last weekend, i cleaned the… --- ## [86 toyota supra cutting out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/86-toyota-supra-cutting-out/585)
**Author:** [@runedogg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/runedogg)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2009, 5:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/86-toyota-supra-cutting-out/585 "2009-09-14T05:54:46Z")
i have a 86 toyota supra with a 3.0.i had just put a new feul pump, mass air flow,tps, and intake gaskets plus plugs and wires. so with that all said when i get the motor over 1800rpm its cuts out and drops 2 normal idle… --- ## [Check engine light comes on several minutes after starting engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-comes-on-several-minutes-after-starting-engine/33706)
**Author:** [@oshelksohn](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oshelksohn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2009, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/check-engine-light-comes-on-several-minutes-after-starting-engine/33706 "2009-07-20T19:44:42Z")
toyota supra turbo 1987 good condition with new rebuilt engine about one since engine put in by auth toyota mechanic. recently check engine light would come when driving then go out about 1-2 seconds after coming on. Now… --- ## [Turn signal trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-signal-trouble/26397)
**Author:** [@free\_couch](https://community.cartalk.com/u/free_couch)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2009, 5:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turn-signal-trouble/26397 "2009-02-14T17:42:35Z")
I have a 86.5 Toyota supra, and when I use the turn signal, the battery gauge needle jumps up and down. Other lights on the dash also flicker when the turn signals are on. This happens when the car is running, or the key… --- ## [1987 Toyota Supra - What Gas to use?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-toyota-supra-what-gas-to-use/19079)
**Author:** [@boogiesurfer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/boogiesurfer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2008, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1987-toyota-supra-what-gas-to-use/19079 "2008-09-04T16:05:46Z")
Normally aspirated. Can I use Regular Unleaded, 10%Ethanol gas in my vehicle?? Been hearing some lately that Premium is unnecessary in many vehicles. --- ## [Can ethanol harm my (old) car's engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-ethanol-harm-my-old-cars-engine/14379)
**Author:** [@broadzila](https://community.cartalk.com/u/broadzila)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/can-ethanol-harm-my-old-cars-engine/14379 "2008-05-25T15:54:11Z")
I have a 1986 1/2 Toyota Supra; I use high test gas in it. Was my car engineered to accept alternate fuels? Can the ethanol so common in today's fuel offerings hurt my little car's engine and components? Thanks. … --- ## [Smog check hydrocarbons](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smog-check-hydrocarbons/13958)
**Author:** [@Derek\_Roberts](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Derek_Roberts)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2008, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smog-check-hydrocarbons/13958 "2008-05-13T14:24:30Z")
My 1983 Toyota Supra is due for another California smog check. My hydrocarbons at 15 mph have increased over the last 4 tests (8 years) and are are approaching the max allowed limit (130 ppm). What would cause the HC t…