Questions tagged [rich]
A condition where the air fuel ratio is not optimal and the engine is receiving too much fuel from the fuel system
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p0140 and p0172
I have a 2005 Elantra (205K miles). I replaced the second o2 sensor (downstream; after cat), added a defouler to second o2, replaced cylinder # 2 injector, air filter, tune-up. If the car is at idle ...
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Unexplained Low LTFT on my Mazda cx7 2.3 turbocharged
So, it started when i got CEL with code p0172: system too rich bank1. I took the car to the mazda dealer, they said you need to replace MAF sensor. I agreed and got the new sensor installed.
Now CEL ...
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Black water from exhaust, cylinder misfire and rought idle
It is a Skoda Fabia 2006, petrol, 3cylinders 1.2L.
Main problem:
Rough idle.
Misfire at random cylindners.
Steam, Water and black carbon from exhaust. (I'm sure it is not normal).
Undrivable.
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2 Stroke 70CC Scooter Engine
I own a scooter which I blew the engine in Dec 2016. I since replaced the defective parts in it and it now runs great aside of one thing:
Bottom end of the throttle is slugish (I'll elaborate)
It ...
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Is there a chemical limitation to the mixture an engine can maintain?
I know that the question/title is a bit ambiguous, but I couldn't wrap it in a single sentence, so please let me elaborate. You can change the mixture of an engine for whatever reason. Because of ...
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What's the meaning of a “lean” vs “rich” air fuel mixture
I'm learning about vacuum leaks on engine intakes and I'm hearing this terminology of lean air fuel mixture. I thought I heard of a rich mixture before too. What's a normal mixture referred to as? A ...
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Exhaust Backpressure and Its Impact on LTFT Values
This is a follow-up from my initial question which can be found here : LTFT and STFT values are off and don't make sense.
Car : BMW 2015 F10 M5
Modifications : Eisenmann Race Catback Exhaust, ...
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Symptoms of Lean or Rich carb settings on a motorcycle
I have a 1981 Yamaha XS650. I recently put in K&N stock replacement filter (ie, they are in the airbox and conform to the size of the original), however they may be leading to a leaner mixture ...
