Chevy / GM P0171 or P0174 System To Lean Bank 1 Bank 2

I’m going to go over some common issues causing the P0171 and P0174 error codes in Chevy and GM vehicles, indicating a system too lean in both Bank 1 and Bank 2.

Under standing fuel trim numbers can aid greatly in get to the source of the problem. We start by conducting a smoke test on the intake to detect any leaks. Next, we assess the condition and performance of the mass air flow sensor and fuel pressure test to ensure they meet specifications.

Further inspections include the PCV valve and the brake booster, along with other critical components like fuel pressure regulator, that could lead to a lean-running engine.

Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast looking to understand more about your vehicle or a professional mechanic honing your skills, this video provides step-by-step guidance on diagnosing and fixing lean engine problems and understanding fuel trim reading on a scanner.

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How to Confirm Your Repair P0171 P0174 System Lean

How to Confirm Your Repair P0171 P0174 System Lean

In this video, I will be going over how to confirm you’re repair after diagnosing a p0171 or a p0174 system lean bank 1 and system Lean Bank 2. And this video will be repairing a vacuum leak and monitoring fuel trim values to verify that the repair was successful using fuel trim values on a scan tool. Just a brief overview of fuel trim used to verify a repair.

How to use fuel trim to make sure you car is fixed after the repair!

You fuel trim numbers should always stay around 0% and if they are adding fuel that would mean your engine is running lean. If your fuel trim is taking away the fuel that means your engine is running rich. #systemlean #p0171 #p0174

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