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Why is does a Kia sephia blow out real dark smoke sometimes out of the muffler and why does it turn off while driving?
Yoboyd06
Black smoke usually means that the engine is getting too much fuel or not enough oxygen. Check the air filter first. If it's clean, look for a stuck injector. Other possibilites include oxygen sensor, map sensor and throttle position sensor.
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What can you do to stop stinky smoke from coming out of your muffler?
There isn't much a person can do to stop the stinky smell of exhaust from the muffler. This smell, sometimes like sulphur or rotten eggs, is a by-product of the fuels burned.
Can a hole in the muffler cause a car to smoke?
Just having a hole in the muffler won't cause smoke to form. Any smoke coming from an engine is caused by either environment changes (white smoke while engine is warming up), or an engine burning oil (blue smoke). Sometimes even a bad catalytic converter can cause smoke. The hole in the muffler simply gives the smoke a way out. Trying looking for external oil leaks or checking he oil level occasionally to see if it is burning oil. You may see water vapor is there is a hole in the muffler but it wouldn't last long once the muffler warms up and the moisture is burned off. She shouldn't see actual smoke unless there is a problem with the engine.
Why does the smoke coming from your muffler has a smell?
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How do you white smoke coming from muffler?
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What does it mean when smoke comes out of the muffler on a 1996 Honda accord?
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How do you fix a car wit white smoke coming out of the muffler?
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What casuse smoke to come out of the mufflers when you turn it on?
if its cold outside your muffler starts to smoke or it just started up or something im not sure
What cause white smoke and strong smell of gas to come out the muffler?
your car is burning oil.
Is it illegal to smoke while driving?
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Can a bad turbo on a 1987 supra make white smoke come out of the muffler?
Yes the white smoke is really steam from the cooling system a seal or gasket has failed.
