dodge v10

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CODY EDWARDS
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my son just got ahold of you guys about a dodge v10 dealer replaced 02 sensers 3 or 4 months ago , it ismissing ,smoking bad and can smell raw fuel through the exaust any ideas?
Mar 11, 2011 at 5:40 PM
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CARADIODOC
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First suspect a misfire, as in spark plug or wire. A misfire will send unburned gas and air into the exhaust where the unburned oxygen will be detected by the O2 sensor. That means the Engine Computer will add more fuel to all cylinders on that side of the engine. No matter how much fuel it adds there will still be that unburned oxygen in the exhaust so it keeps adding more and more fuel.

If there's a lot of black smoke from both sides, (if you have dual exhaust), suspect a failing MAP sensor. He has the biggest say in how much fuel is needed.
Mar 11, 2011 at 5:58 PM
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