High fuel consumption and black smoke

Tiny
BUNNY.B
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  • 2002 FIAT PALIO
  • 1.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 245,900 MILES
My car is using too much fuel and it has a black smoke that is coming out.
Thursday, April 5th, 2018 AT 10:38 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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It sounds like you have a blown fuel pressure regulator (some cars have them) or you have a fuel injector that is stuck open here is a guide to help you check it out. Remove the vacuum like for the regulator to see if there is gas in it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-fuel-injector

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Friday, April 6th, 2018 AT 12:31 PM

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