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Hey guys my 1995 325i m50 engine 5 speed is having trouble passing smog, a friend told me it may need a new temperature sensor, the problems is high hydrocarbons which he said the engine is running too rich, any ideas? Thanks

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High hydrocarbons indicate incomplete combustion, not rich. Incomplete combustion is caused by an engine misfire. The other tailpipe gases are used in conjuction with the failed gas to pinpoint the problem.

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