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Aug 30, 2001 | 02:39 AM

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Running Rich???

What do you mean when you say running Rich?

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Aug 30, 2001 | 02:41 AM

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Your car is getting too much fuel and can't burn it all.

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Aug 30, 2001 | 06:58 PM

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Thanks for that information but how can I tell if my car is running rich?

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Aug 31, 2001 | 09:39 AM

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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by RS91:
Thanks for that information but how can I tell if my car is running rich?</font>

Check the spark plugs. If they are black (or very dark brown), you are running rich. If they are "glossy, speckled or grey" you are lean. If they are tanned a light brown, you are running just right.

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Thanks for all the info....

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