Gas smells

Tiny
WALLYGATOR64
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  • 1989 HONDA ACCORD
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 72,000 MILES
I have a 1989 Honda Accord Dx Coupe with 72,000 miles on it. It starts up in morning ok except you have to keep your foot on gas pedal for a few minutes otherwise it wants to stall out. My gas mileage has dropped dramaticaly from 26 mpg around town to like 16 or 17 mpg around town. Could there be a problem with my fuel pressure regulator? A friend had a similar problem with a 1990 Acura Legend and that was what was wrong with his car. They are similar cars with a carb and all?

GATOR
Friday, January 21st, 2011 AT 10:22 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
  • MECHANIC
  • 41,814 POSTS
Carburetted and fuel injected systems works differently. You need to have your carburettor checked/serviced as it is the most common fault for higher fuel consumption, inability to maintain idling coupled with gas fumes.
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Saturday, January 22nd, 2011 AT 12:20 AM

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