2000 Chevrolet Cavalier BAD GAS

2000 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
154,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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AWOLF
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The car started stumbling like it is not getting enough gas at about 2000 rpm. The exhaust smells a little like fireworks . The exhaust pipe is full of carbon or soot and leaves a black patch of soot on the ground. The engine light is on steady.
Dec 15, 2015 at 3:32 PM
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CARADIODOC
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The soot means the engine is burning too much gas. The place to start is by having the diagnostic fault codes read and recorded. The people at many auto parts stores will do that for you for free. The code will indicate the circuit or system that needs further diagnosis. Be aware they never say to replace a part.
Dec 15, 2015 at 4:31 PM