1991 Cadillac Deville dark smoke

1991 CADILLAC DEVILLE
14,100 MILES • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TAYLORE4
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my car blows dark smoke out the tail pipe and smells of gasoline.
May 25, 2009 at 4:44 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Typical symptoms of an engine that is running rich (too much fuel, not enough air) are poor fuel economy, elevated emissions (Carbon monoxide or CO), and engine may have rough idle or surge condition.

Possible causes include a bad O2 sensor, excessive fuel pressure (bad fuel pressure regulator or plugged return line), leaky fuel injectors, dirty air filter or restricted air inlet, or a defective coolant sensor that prevents the engine management system from going into closed loop mode
May 25, 2009 at 5:30 AM
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