1997 Honda Accord carbon deposit on the tail of exhaust pip

1997 HONDA ACCORD
99,999 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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SEYE KOLAWOLE
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Fuel consumption is high and carbon is found on the exhaust pipe tail end when a finger is inserted.
Mar 11, 2010 at 10:55 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi Seye Kolawole,

The engine is burning rich and I would suggest getting a full tune up done.
Mar 14, 2010 at 7:41 AM
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