1997 Mitsubishi Galant why does it take 5-6 times to start

1997 MITSUBISHI GALANT
165,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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every morning it take 5-6 cranks to start the car. once it starts it runs fine. I you start it later in the day it's fine just when it sit. Also black smoke coming out tail pipe and sucking a ton a gas???
May 21, 2010 at 5:10 PM
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Probable causes of an engine running rich are as follows:

1.Fuel pressure not within specs.Can be cause by restricted fuel return line or defective fuel pressure regulator.
2.Defective Oxygen Sensors.
3.Leaking injectors.
4.Coolant temperature sensor out of calibration.
5.Restricted air intake system.
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May 22, 2010 at 4:56 AM
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