Car uses a lot of petrol

Tiny
NKUST
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  • 1988 MAZDA CAPELLA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 195,000 MILES
My car uses a lot of fuel
Thursday, February 10th, 2011 AT 5:07 PM

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Tiny
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Probable causes of an engine running rich are as follows:

1. Excessive fuel pressure can be cause by restricted fuel return line
2. Defective Oxygen Sensors.
3. Leaking injectors and fuel pressure regulator.
4. Coolant temperature sensor out of calibration.
5. Restricted air intake system.
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Monday, April 11th, 2011 AT 2:59 AM

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