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Running rich i have a 1992 gmc sierra 1500 that is running rich. will not pass inspection. rebuilt throttle body, new 02 sensor, new cat, still running rich. any ideas! check engine light is not on. inspection show it is burning three times as much gas as it should be, and my gas bill shows it.

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92 sierras do not have MAF sensors, they came in in 96. I have the same problem on my 95 sierra and it seems to be linked to my O2 sensor but it might acually be your oil pressure sensor. If your oil pressure sensor is reading off then it could cause your O2 sensor to read a constant lean or rich fuel mixture. Don't ask me how the 2 are linked, because i am not sure.

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Clean the MAF sensor with some carb cleaner... be carefull not to break the thing wires going across the opening... remove clean the EGR valve and replace them. check for vaccume leaks... best way is with carb cleaner... but be sure not to spray the exhaust and away from intake so it dosnt grab any of it and botch yr results. gl

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