Start with a good tune up, new spark plugs and wires may do the trick, next check your fuel pressure, it should be between 41 and 47 psi, if it is too high look for dents in the line, also make sure your fuel filter is new.
A clean air filter is a must.
Check your PCV valve to be sure it is functioning, also the EGR.
Finally you can replace the O2 sensors, they tell the computer whether the engine is running lean or rich and adjust the fuel mix accordingly, if they are bad you will get a poor running automobile.
why could there be black smoke coming out my 2000 calalier
There are several things that can cause a rich condition. To eliminate the guesswork it would be cheaper to have a shop diagnosis the problem. The map sensor and the fuel pressure regulator are 2 things that can be the cause.
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Rich Dimler died in 2000.
Martin Rich died in 2000.
Trouble code P0172 means:System too rich (Bank 1)
I used to have this problem with an old Zodiac, its either too rich a mixture which is sooting the plugs and this creates a weak spark when cold. or fuel level in carb. I used to have this problem with an old Zodiac, its either too rich a mixture which is sooting the plugs and this creates a weak spark when cold. or fuel level in carb.
The Playa Rich Project was created on 2000-11-14.
Rich Dad Poor Dad was created in 2000.
Ahhh . . . exactly what potential problem?
That is NOT a good idea and I will try to explain why. The computer has to see 195 degrees to get the proper air to fuel ratio. If it is running cooler the computer sees that and keeps the mixture Rich. While running rich you are paying $4.00 a gallon for gas. If the cooling system is the problem THEN fix it.
No I disagree, I believe that everyone has their own problems . No matter how rich or poor you are problems does count of being rich