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1995 Toyota Camry Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Smell, Black smoke.
Mileage: 185,000 miles.

Asked on October 31, 2012

Toyota Camry Engine Problem

I have black smoke on tailpipe and i smell a foul carbon like smell after about 15 minutes of driving. the idle hand kina of unsteady at the 1 level it floats alittle under to 1. i am burning a lot more gas than before otherwise car starts and drives fine no check engine light
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Replied on October 31, 2012

Engine should be running rich and possibly a misfire. Check the spark plugs and related components.

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