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Nissan Micra 1.3 1994
I just got this car for the model's economy and reliability - it seems fine other than a reluctance to rev at around 2500rpm under a little load. The fuel consumption is also higher than I expected, low to mid 30's and there is a black sooty deposit on the inside of the tail pipe. What should I do to cure it?
Asked on 9 November 2010 by mendac
Answered by
Honest John
This is a 17 year old car that was originally built to last 6 or 7 years. It isn't worth spending money on.
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