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Black smoke-you are burning oil, engine is worn out. White smoke-you probably have a blown head gasket. Good luck with either one, both are expensive to repair. The above answer is only partially correct. Black smoke is not oil burning. Black smoke is an overly rich fuel mixture. Blue smoke is burning oil and white smoke is coolant in the combustion chamber.
What else can I help you with?
How do you know if an engine needs replacing?
A bad internal knocking sound; excessive smoke out of the exhaust pipe when running; overheating; no power on exceleration; these are a few of the first indications.
Is it safe to sleep in a car with the engine running?
No , there's the possibility of being overwhelmed by carbon dioxide gases leaking into the passenger compartment from the vehicle's exhaust system .
What causes your vehicle to vibrate excessively at low revs of 800 to 2100 RPM?
Excessive vibrating at low RPM can be caused by worn-out engine mounts. These pieces mount the engine to the frame of the vehicle, and when they wear out, the engine can literally lift and shift out of place when the car is running
Why is your 2001 DT466 diesel engine leaking excessive engine oil through exhaust manifold?
Excessive crank case blow by caused by worn piston rings
What problems does a kinked exhaust bring?
The exhaust couldn't get out of the engine, it could get in your vehicle and kill you with carbon monoxide poisoning as well as ruin your engine.
Why Red hot exhaust on suzuki 400?
Engine is running lean.
What do you put in the acoustical chamber in the exhaust system to reduce engine noise?
A part of a motor vehicle's exhaust system, serving to muffle the sound of the vehicle.
What do you put in the acoustical chamber in the exhaust system to reduce engine noise?
A part of a motor vehicle's exhaust system, serving to muffle the sound of the vehicle.
What is a turbo exhaust?
It's a turbine mounted in the exhaust manifold to give more power and smoother running to the engine.
How can you use your vehicle engine exhaust?
You can use it to power a turbo for the engine to gain horse power.
Is the exhaust part of the engine?
No, not really. An engine will run without an exhaust (but you may get arrested). The exhaust simply directs waste gasses and quietens the noise. It plays no part in the running of the engine, but can reduce the performance if it causes on obstruction to the gasses.
What can cause white smoke from a diesel?
Moisture in the exhaust, or a cold running engine.
