High fuel consumption and black smoke

2002 FIAT PALIO
245,900 MILES • 1.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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BUNNY.B
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My car is using too much fuel and it has a black smoke that is coming out.
Apr 5, 2018 at 10:38 AM
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It sounds like you have a blown fuel pressure regulator (some cars have them) or you have a fuel injector that is stuck open here is a guide to help you check it out. Remove the vacuum like for the regulator to see if there is gas in it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-fuel-injector

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
Apr 6, 2018 at 12:31 PM