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milalight6

RX Running Rich

I have a 2012 Lexus RX with a gasoline engine. It seems to be running rich. I've noticed reduced engine power, the check engine light is on, and it's running rough. Fuel consumption is definitely up, and it jerks when accelerating. Could a defective injection valve/injector be the culprit?

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davidroth81

Oh, that sounds frustrating! I have an RX too, and I had similar symptoms a while back. Did you notice any difference after filling up at a particular gas station, or after a longer trip? It could be something simple, but a rich mixture is never a good sign...

milalight6 (Author)

I usually fill up at the same place. No long trips recently. What was the cause when you experienced this?

davidroth81

Well, in my case, it turned out to be a faulty fuel injector. Given your symptoms, and that check engine light, I strongly recommend getting it checked by a qualified mechanic. I know it's a pain, but better safe than sorry!

milalight6 (Author)

Thanks for the advice. I'll take it to a workshop to check the fuel injectors. I suspected as much. Cost 515€ to repair.

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