Running rich?

aflyingpanda · 12-08-2011, 09:17 AM

I have a 96 civic ex sedan that is bone stock. I think it is running rich since every time i drive it, stand outside of it when it's one, etc. i can smell gas. Especially if i were to rev the egine a lil bit. I am guessing it is because I have no muffler since the last owner "sawed it off". -.-

anyway i can get it back to normal. And i know i sound like a nub but i don't want to take it to a shop and end up paying a **** load of money for something i could do by myself. Plus I want to know what are some of the possibilities also.

grumblemarc · 12-08-2011, 09:40 AM

Are both O2 sensors intact and working? Are you seeing black smoke? Any CELs?

Jdubbs6101 · 12-08-2011, 09:41 AM

If you are smelling gas you may have a leak some where check all your lines under the car maybe the fool that "sawed off" the exhaust also nicked a gas line also look for black smoke coming from your exhaust as that indicates unburnt gas also you could monitor your gas milage and see how good/bad it is good luck

Texas4door · 12-08-2011, 09:52 AM

This may sound overly stupid and obvious...but are you smelling gas when the car is cold/warming up?
If so, that's pretty normal because it runs a little rich at first to warm up.
If not that, then I agree with Jdubbs in that maybe the dumbass owner hit a gas line.

hannslebo · 12-08-2011, 05:49 PM

Working o2(s)??? - And you can buy a cheap quiet muffler (or loud if you prefer) - and have a shop put it on for like 20-30 bucks...

aflyingpanda · 12-09-2011, 05:55 AM

O2 snsors are working and ima check to see if the gas line is still intact. But it warms up fine and all, just smelling gas when i drive it after it warms up like in the middle of the day. I live in sw florida so it doesnt really get cold here.

RonJ@HT · 12-09-2011, 06:10 AM

CEL codes?

aflyingpanda · 12-09-2011, 03:48 PM

No cel codes or nlack smoke mang wtf

grumblemarc · 12-09-2011, 03:56 PM

What's your gas mileage looking like per tank?

Linked · 12-09-2011, 04:01 PM

tighten that banjo bolt!

... on the fuel filter, make sure its tightened to spec ...

12-08-2011, 09:17 AM	#1
aflyingpanda Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 37 iTrader Rating: (0)	Running rich? I have a 96 civic ex sedan that is bone stock. I think it is running rich since every time i drive it, stand outside of it when it's one, etc. i can smell gas. Especially if i were to rev the egine a lil bit. I am guessing it is because I have no muffler since the last owner "sawed it off". -.- anyway i can get it back to normal. And i know i sound like a nub but i don't want to take it to a shop and end up paying a **** load of money for something i could do by myself. Plus I want to know what are some of the possibilities also.

12-08-2011, 09:40 AM	#2
grumblemarc The Grumpiest 1996 Honda Civic Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oak Ridge, TN, USA Posts: 24,005 iTrader Rating: (3)	Re: Running rich? Are both O2 sensors intact and working? Are you seeing black smoke? Any CELs? __________________ FAQs!--How to Turbocharge your Civic--Want a faster Civic?--Building your dream car 101 Don't use the words "Help!" or "Best" in your threads titles. It shows everyone that you don't have a clue and that you are extremely lazy.

12-08-2011, 09:41 AM	#3
Jdubbs6101 Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 72 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: Running rich? If you are smelling gas you may have a leak some where check all your lines under the car maybe the fool that "sawed off" the exhaust also nicked a gas line also look for black smoke coming from your exhaust as that indicates unburnt gas also you could monitor your gas milage and see how good/bad it is good luck

12-08-2011, 09:52 AM	#4
Texas4door Honda-Tech Member 1998 Honda Civic Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 569 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: Running rich? This may sound overly stupid and obvious...but are you smelling gas when the car is cold/warming up? If so, that's pretty normal because it runs a little rich at first to warm up. If not that, then I agree with Jdubbs in that maybe the dumbass owner hit a gas line.

12-08-2011, 05:49 PM	#5
hannslebo Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ATLANTA GA Posts: 847 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: Running rich? Working o2(s)??? - And you can buy a cheap quiet muffler (or loud if you prefer) - and have a shop put it on for like 20-30 bucks...

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12-09-2011, 05:55 AM	#6
aflyingpanda Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 37 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: Running rich? O2 snsors are working and ima check to see if the gas line is still intact. But it warms up fine and all, just smelling gas when i drive it after it warms up like in the middle of the day. I live in sw florida so it doesnt really get cold here.

12-09-2011, 06:10 AM	#7
RonJ@HT Moderator 2000 Honda Civic My Garage Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 29,046 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: Running rich? CEL codes? __________________ Don't guess, troubleshoot --------------------------------------------------------- Useful tech links: FAQs; Codes; Check Spark; Test Fuses; Fuse 15 TSB; Clean IACV or FITV --------------------------------------------------------- *Please don't PM me tech questions. C*reate a thread.

12-09-2011, 03:48 PM	#8
aflyingpanda Honda-Tech Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 37 iTrader Rating: (0)	Re: Running rich? No cel codes or nlack smoke mang wtf

12-09-2011, 03:56 PM	#9
grumblemarc The Grumpiest 1996 Honda Civic Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oak Ridge, TN, USA Posts: 24,005 iTrader Rating: (3)	Re: Running rich? What's your gas mileage looking like per tank? __________________ FAQs!--How to Turbocharge your Civic--Want a faster Civic?--Building your dream car 101 Don't use the words "Help!" or "Best" in your threads titles. It shows everyone that you don't have a clue and that you are extremely lazy.

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