1994 Saturn SL1

149,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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AAJR1971
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when i start the car shakes and black smoke come out tail pipe then it idle high
Jun 25, 2010 at 10:17 AM
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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 or defective fuel pressure regulator.
2.Defective Oxygen Sensors.
3.Leaking injectors and fuel pressure regulator.
4.Coolant temperature sensor out of calibration.
5.Restricted air intake system.
Jun 25, 2010 at 10:23 AM
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