Q: What can it be?

asked by on February 18, 2017

Got my starter replaced yesterday now my engine light is coming on. Took it to auto zone and got code: p0171 fuel system too lean. Help!! i have no clue what this could be.

My car has 133600 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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