1997 Toyota Avalon flooding

1997 TOYOTA AVALON
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RKNISKERN
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1997 Toyota Avalon Automatic 66000 miles

when I come of the interstate my toyota will often flood I can smell the rank flumes. I race the motor 5000 rpm and it will clear or if I shut down for 10-15 mins. what could this be there are no code poping up.
Jul 10, 2009 at 5:50 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Possible causes include a bad O2 sensor, excessive fuel pressure (bad fuel pressure regulator or plugged return line), leaky fuel injectors, dirty air filter or restricted air inlet, or a defective coolant sensor that prevents the engine management system from going into closed loop mode.
Jul 10, 2009 at 6:32 PM
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