351w running rich?
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351w running rich?
After getting an oil change done, my mechanic said i think your running rich because he smelled a gas smell from the exhaust. I was in a rush and didnt have much time to talk more about it. What could be the problem here?
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Perhaps your mechanic is trying to pad his wallet? Before getting too wrapped up from their comments why don't you check for codes. The PCM will tell you if it thinks the engine is running rich or lean or ???
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I do have a check engine light on.... And i dont think hes trying to scam me cause i have smelled that gassy smell from the exhaust for quite a bit
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Better yet, check and see if your fuel tank is leaking. If you have dual tanks, the top of the rear one usually rots out from everything getting tossed on it from the tires. You'd definitely smell fuel that way. But check the codes, the computer will know what's up better than a mechanic who didn't check them.
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Better yet, check and see if your fuel tank is leaking. If you have dual tanks, the top of the rear one usually rots out from everything getting tossed on it from the tires. You'd definitely smell fuel that way. But check the codes, the computer will know what's up better than a mechanic who didn't check them.
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That's odd. Usually parts stores carry obd1 and 2 readers since you can make money off of someone that needs a part. Go online and order an obd1 reader. They're very cheap
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