Low Power When Taking Of In First Gear

[Werey]

I have a 2006 SR Hilux V6 4lt petrol ute and when I take of from stand still (especially on a hill), it will stall or jump unless I ride the clutch and/or put the revs up.

Sometimes its ok but most of the time its not. When I'm towing a trailer it is much worse. It seems to have no power, then when u r about to change to second it comes good but it will do it again in second gear. I can smell the clutch burning a lot of the time but there's nothing I can do for it will stall if I don't ride the clutch.

Is this common? Can it be fixed?

Edited September 1, 2015 by Werey

[Steven]

Sounds like a dirty MAF sensor

[Werey]

Sounds like a dirty MAF sensor

That is definitely what is sounds like...I just googled it and it says exactly what my ute is doing. My ute is using a lot of fuel, I only get under 350kms from a full tank of fuel

[Steven]

Or a malfunctioning MAF - been working on the performance side and requirements of the MAF sensor lately and found out it is quite finicky, with the first sign of trouble being poor economy moving up to subpar power below 2000rpm once things get a bit worse.