A lean fuel mixture occurs when there is an excess of air relative to fuel in the combustion process. This can be caused by factors such as a malfunctioning fuel injector, a vacuum leak, or improper tuning of the engine. Additionally, environmental conditions like high altitude can also lead to a lean mixture, as there is less oxygen in the air. When a lean mixture is present, it can result in higher combustion temperatures and potential engine damage if not addressed.
A vacuum leak can cause a lean burn.
P0171 is System Too Lean (Bank 1), which means that the oxygen sensor detected an excessively lean air fuel mixture.
basicly its changing the mixture of fuel/air to improve performance
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turn clockwise or inward to lean the mixture.
If your code is PO171 or PO174 then there is a fuel delivery issue, If your fuel filter hasn't been replaced yet then do that first before replacing the fuel pump[The volume of sending fuel is insufficient]
A motor will die when put in gear if there is a major vacuum leak. This causes an excessive amount of air to enter the engine and lean out the fuel mixture.
Not necessarily. An excess of air causes the fuel/air mixture to become lean, and it doesn't have a positive impact on efficiency.
To lean the carburetor, you should turn the mixture screw in (clockwise). This reduces the amount of fuel entering the mixture, resulting in a leaner fuel-to-air ratio. Conversely, turning the screw out (counterclockwise) will enrich the mixture by allowing more fuel to flow. Always make adjustments gradually and monitor engine performance.
"Rich" and "lean" refer to the air/fuel mixture. Rich means a higher proportion of fuel than is needed and lean means less. An overly rich mixture can foul plugs, cause sluggish performance and promote carbon buildup in the combustion chambers, as well as decrease fuel economy. An overly lean mixture can cause jerky, hesitant performance, overheating and in extreme cases even melt a piston crown.