Engine Running Rich
03-18-2020, 07:55 PM
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Engine Running Rich
At this point, I'm pretty certain my engine is running rich. It was getting nearly 10 mpg, smells like gasoline frequently, and the exhaust is super sooty (filled with carbon?).
I'm not too great with cars but some google searches came up with a few different results relating to spark plugs or possibly the oxygen sensor among other things. I'd be willing to go through these one by one and see if they're the problem but was wondering if anyone else had a similar issue. My 944 is from 1983.
On a side note, after driving over large, wide speed bumps (probably about 10 in a row) at low speeds, in 2nd or 3rd gear, the engine floods when I give it gas. I either have to take it to redline to get that fuel out of there (which makes me look like a douche) or just give it some time. Has anyone had similar issues? If you have a theory let me know!
Thanks for the help guys.
I'm not too great with cars but some google searches came up with a few different results relating to spark plugs or possibly the oxygen sensor among other things. I'd be willing to go through these one by one and see if they're the problem but was wondering if anyone else had a similar issue. My 944 is from 1983.
On a side note, after driving over large, wide speed bumps (probably about 10 in a row) at low speeds, in 2nd or 3rd gear, the engine floods when I give it gas. I either have to take it to redline to get that fuel out of there (which makes me look like a douche) or just give it some time. Has anyone had similar issues? If you have a theory let me know!
Thanks for the help guys.
03-18-2020, 09:10 PM
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Intermediate
I am also getting 10-11 mpg in my 2005 911 997.1 C2. I have only had the car a couple of months so I am wondering if thats normal too.
03-19-2020, 12:45 PM
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At this point, I'm pretty certain my engine is running rich. It was getting nearly 10 mpg, smells like gasoline frequently, and the exhaust is super sooty (filled with carbon?).
I'm not too great with cars but some google searches came up with a few different results relating to spark plugs or possibly the oxygen sensor among other things. I'd be willing to go through these one by one and see if they're the problem but was wondering if anyone else had a similar issue. My 944 is from 1983.
On a side note, after driving over large, wide speed bumps (probably about 10 in a row) at low speeds, in 2nd or 3rd gear, the engine floods when I give it gas. I either have to take it to redline to get that fuel out of there (which makes me look like a douche) or just give it some time. Has anyone had similar issues? If you have a theory let me know!
Thanks for the help guys.
I'm not too great with cars but some google searches came up with a few different results relating to spark plugs or possibly the oxygen sensor among other things. I'd be willing to go through these one by one and see if they're the problem but was wondering if anyone else had a similar issue. My 944 is from 1983.
On a side note, after driving over large, wide speed bumps (probably about 10 in a row) at low speeds, in 2nd or 3rd gear, the engine floods when I give it gas. I either have to take it to redline to get that fuel out of there (which makes me look like a douche) or just give it some time. Has anyone had similar issues? If you have a theory let me know!
Thanks for the help guys.
03-19-2020, 12:50 PM
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Also use the website below it will help you with car issues, always feel free to post in here as well but this is a great resource. These cars especially the NA are easy to work on so just take your time and don't be afraid to ask anything.
www.clarks-garage.com
www.clarks-garage.com
