Q: Lean condition

asked by on December 12, 2016

I know why my check engine light is on its running lean on bank 1 and i really dont know where to start. Some have told me it could be a weak fuel injector and some said it could a leaky intake gasket. Please help inspection is due soon.

My car has 165785 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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