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Subject:Re: black tail pipe
From:Chris Turner
Date:Sat, 11 Oct 1997 22:30:07 -0400

In a message dated 97-10-11 19:57:53 EDT, young@SHERLOCK.SIMS.BERKELEY.EDU
writes:

<< > What does a black sooty tail pipe mean and what do i do about it?
 > (is it running too rich and do i need to lean the mixture?  How?)

 Yes, a black, sooty tail pipe usually indicates a too-rich mixture, so
 you need to lean the mixture. >>

EVERY car I've ever seen has a black sooty tailpipe..
i dont think this is a reason for concern....

chris