car was running to lean?

2008 MAZDA 6
80,000 MILES
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MAE_MAE90
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I have a2008 mazda 6. i took it to the shop to get a diagnoses and it said my car was running to lean in the right side.what do i do now my brother said put injector cleaner in my gas
Apr 19, 2012 at 8:10 PM
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what was the exact code No?
Apr 19, 2012 at 10:29 PM
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Lean fuel condition could be caused by one of the following below:

1.Vacuum leaks

2.EGR and PCV valve.

3.Low fuel pressure.

4.Dirty fuel injectors.

5.Mass Air Flow Sensor.

6.Oxygen Sensor
Apr 19, 2012 at 10:29 PM
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MAE_MAE90
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it was like F1016 or something like that he said it wasnt a exact diagnose he said it wasn't 100%
Apr 19, 2012 at 10:54 PM
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We need the exact code in order to help you out-
Apr 20, 2012 at 1:48 AM
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