Starting issue and high fuel consumption?

Tiny
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  • 1997 FORD MUSTANG
  • 160,000 MILES
When I go to start my car, I now have to give it gas. And it uses a lot of gas as I am driving. What could be the problem?
Wednesday, October 10th, 2018 AT 5:33 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

This sounds like a vacuum leak, or the fuel pressure is low. We should run the codes though to see what's going on as well.

Here are three guides to help us get started:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-cranks-excessively-before-starting

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Please run down these guides and report back.

Cheers, Ken

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Friday, October 12th, 2018 AT 10:35 AM

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