nissan micra 1.0 1997

1997 NISSAN MICRA
71,208 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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PIP9799
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first of all the engine flooded, then after finally getting the car to start it now runs rich and uses a lot of fuel, it also gives a bit of black smoke
Feb 14, 2011 at 2:50 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Probable causes of an engine running rich are as follows:

1.Excessive fuel pressure can be cause by restricted fuel return line
2.Defective Oxygen Sensors.
3.Leaking injectors and fuel pressure regulator.
4.Coolant temperature sensor out of calibration.
5.Restricted air intake system.
Mar 16, 2011 at 4:22 AM
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