Carburetor Repair

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What is a carburetor?

A carburetor blends fuel with air so that the vehicle's internal combustion engine runs properly. The engine runs 'lean' if there is not enough fuel mixed with the air, and the engine runs 'rich' if there is too much fuel mixed with the air. Fuel injections systems have replaced carburetors in newer vehicles.

How do I know the carburetor needs to be repaired?

If a carburetor runs lean, the engine may not run properly, and the engine can be damaged. If it runs rich, it can flood out or easily stall, and will waste fuel. Needing frequent jump starts is another symptom that there are problems with the carburetor.