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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 10:12 AM
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I just bought a 94 LS400. The exhaust really smells strong. Is the car running rich, or do I have another problem. And how do I fix it.
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 01:36 PM
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most likely PS problem.
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by civiccars
I just bought a 94 LS400. The exhaust really smells strong. Is the car running rich, or do I have another problem. And how do I fix it.
Does it do it even after warmed up? or just starting?
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Old Feb 8, 2006 | 01:16 PM
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Sorry if this is obvious to everyone else, but what does PS mean?
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Old Feb 8, 2006 | 01:38 PM
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He thinks that you are getting Power Steering Fluid ingested thru your intake manifold due to a bad valve at the Power Steering (or PS Pump) if you will.

This condition usually shows itself thru white smoke exiting the exhaust.
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yea, thats pretty much it. the valve is called the Idle Air Control valve (or somethiin like that)

the white smoke will only appear when the car is starting (cold i think).
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