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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 08:40 PM
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have a problem burning too much fuel- help?

i have a 1994 toyota pickup 3.0 v6 and im burning an insane amount of fuel. i have black smoke coming out of the exhaust because of the fuel consumtion- can anyone help me? i have no clue what to do. im gettin like 5mpg
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 08:44 PM
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Hmmm...maybe bad O2 sensor? You're not getting any check engine lights? Maybe MAF has gone bad?
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 08:45 PM
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MAF- what is this, what if i block my cold start line- i lie in florida- do i really need it- any other suggestions?
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Old Sep 7, 2005 | 09:42 PM
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Injectors? I know thats what causes the big diesel trucks at work to burn fuel and blow smoke real bad.
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