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Car was running to lean?

Tiny
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I have a2008 mazda 6. I took it to the shop to get a diagnoses and it said my car was running to lean in the right side. What do I do now my brother said put injector cleaner in my gas
Thursday, April 19th, 2012 AT 8:10 PM

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Tiny
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What was the exact code No?
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Thursday, April 19th, 2012 AT 10:29 PM
Tiny
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Lean fuel condition could be caused by one of the following below:

1. Vacuum leaks

2. EGR and PCV valve.

3. Low fuel pressure.

4. Dirty fuel injectors.

5. Mass Air Flow Sensor.

6. Oxygen Sensor
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Thursday, April 19th, 2012 AT 10:29 PM
Tiny
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It was like F1016 or something like that he said it wasnt a exact diagnose he said it wasn't 100%
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Thursday, April 19th, 2012 AT 10:54 PM
Tiny
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We need the exact code in order to help you out-
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Friday, April 20th, 2012 AT 1:48 AM

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