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Old Aug 10, 2008 | 11:07 AM
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ok my car smells like its floodin out but runs good...the a/f ratio gauge says its runnin a little rich so wat can i do abut this??? and can it hurt nething and should i drive it until i fix the problem...i also have a diablosport predator so i can add or subract fuel...thnx in advance guys
Old Aug 10, 2008 | 12:14 PM
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Just take a little fuel out until the a/f is right.
Old Aug 10, 2008 | 02:42 PM
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If its running a tad richer that normal 13.x @ cruise/11.x @ WOT you probably wont hurt anything. Your car will run cooler, but thats not necessarily a bad thing. There is such a thing as too rich though. Itll hurt your power, throttle response, and may wash down the cylinder walls.
Old Aug 10, 2008 | 05:30 PM
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ok i'll try that
so i -1 in the a/f right? jus makin sure because i dont wanna hurt nething
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