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Old 09-05-2019, 08:05 AM
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My 2012 Jaguar xj has been running a bit rich after I changed the spark plugs and one injector, it's not that bad you have to get really close to the exhaust to smell it. I also added an injector cleaner to the tank what can the problem be?

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Old 09-05-2019, 10:08 AM
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OBDII codes would be helpful.
 
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Old 09-05-2019, 12:05 PM
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There are no codes the car is actually running great.
 
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Old 09-05-2019, 01:39 PM
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No codes + running great = nothing wrong.
 
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Old 09-05-2019, 10:06 PM
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Check your long term fuel trims. If they are off by more than -10 for either bank, then there may be something left to check. Otherwise don’t worry about it.

I also vaguely remember you having a potential leaky fuel injector (correct?). If so this can leave a lingering smell for a while. Drive it for a while (~1000 miles and see if it clears up).

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