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No. 19 Exhaust Smoke: Notes

POSSIBLE CAUSE DESCRIPTION CHART

19 EXHAUST SMOKE
DESCRIPTION  Blue, black, or white smoke from exhaust system
POSSIBLE CAUSE  Blue smoke (Burning oil): 
  • PCV valve malfunction
  • Engine internal oil leakage

White smoke (Water in combustion): 
  • Cooling system malfunction (coolant loss)
  • Engine internal coolant leakage

Black smoke (Rich fuel mixture): 
  • Air cleaner restriction
  • Intake-air system is collapsed or restricted.
  • Fuel return line is restricted.
  • Excessive fuel pressure
  • Improper engine compression
  • Injector fuel leakage
  • Ignition system malfunction
WARNING: The following troubleshooting flow chart contains fuel system diagnosis and repair procedures. Read following warnings before servicing fuel system:
  • Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
  • Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION" and "AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION" described in this manual.

    (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION ).

    (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION ).

CAUTION:
  • Disconnecting/connecting quick release connector without cleaning it may cause damage to fuel pipe and quick release connector. Always clean quick release connector joint area before disconnecting/connecting, and make sure that it is free of foreign material.