running too rich or too lean...
06-09-2002 | 10:28 PM
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Re: running too rich or too lean...
Originally posted by Yellowbrother
how can u tell? is their some kind of self diagnosis that i can do? or is it only reserved for mechanics with the proper tools?
how can u tell? is their some kind of self diagnosis that i can do? or is it only reserved for mechanics with the proper tools?
06-09-2002 | 11:55 PM
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Re: running too rich or too lean...
2 ways:
1. Check the plugs if they are black with soot its rich. If they are ash white then it is lean.
2. Use a wide band o2 sensor and log the A/F ratio vs rpm at WOT.
1. Check the plugs if they are black with soot its rich. If they are ash white then it is lean.
2. Use a wide band o2 sensor and log the A/F ratio vs rpm at WOT.
Originally posted by Yellowbrother
how can u tell? is their some kind of self diagnosis that i can do? or is it only reserved for mechanics with the proper tools?
how can u tell? is their some kind of self diagnosis that i can do? or is it only reserved for mechanics with the proper tools?
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