No. 19 Excessive Black Smoke: Notes
POSSIBLE CAUSES DESCRIPTIONS
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EXHAUST SMOKE |
| DESCRIPTION |
Blue, black, or smoke from the exhaust system |
| POSSIBLE CAUSE |
Blue smoke (Burning oil):
- PCV valve malfunction
- Engine internal oil leakage
- Oil leakage at the compressor or turbine end of the turbocharger
White smoke (Water in combustion):
- Cooling system malfunction (coolant loss)
- Engine internal coolant leakage
- Coolant leakage at the compressor or the turbine end of the turbocharger
Black smoke (Rich fuel mixture):
- Air cleaner restriction
- Intake-air system is collapsed or restricted
- Leakage at engine intake or exhaust manifold
- Wastegate valve malfunction (stuck open)
- Excessive fuel pressure
- Improper engine compression
- Ignition system malfunction
- Improper fuel injection timing and amount
WARNING:
The following troubleshooting flow chart contains the fuel system diagnosis and repair procedures. Read the following warnings before performing the fuel system services:
CAUTION:
- Disconnecting/connecting the quick release connector without cleaning it may possibly cause damage to the fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean the quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting, and make sure that it is free of foreign material.
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