1999 MITSUBISHI COLT
150,000 MILES
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IBRAHIM7666
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I had problem with carburetor earlier and it was repaired and then now black smoke comes out from the exhuast at the same time the consumption of petrol increased.
Oct 31, 2012 at 4:47 AM
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FIXITMR
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sounds like either a choke or float problem making it run too rich. very dirty air cleaner'/air blockage can also do this.
Oct 31, 2012 at 5:02 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Were the O-rings of the idle control adjustment valve replaced and was it adjusted correctly?
Oct 31, 2012 at 9:12 AM