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General => The garage => Topic started by: Luke1981 on 03 May 2012, 19:08

Title: diesel smoke!
Post by: Luke1981 on 03 May 2012, 19:08

My vw caddy 1.9 sdi 2003 kicks out a bit of black smoke when I put my foot down!  I don't know much about diesels and I regularly see this happen on other vehicles.

It is not losing any oil and the coolant is spot on. The exhaust back box could do with being replaced though. The van starts perfectly first time!

Is this normal?

Thanks

Luke

Title: Re: diesel smoke!
Post by: scarr89 on 03 May 2012, 19:44

Try some redex, that may help clear it out. Check for a boost leak on all of your IC pipe work as a small leak will cause smoke. However it is not uncommon for diesels to smoke under load...that is half the fun  :evil:

Title: Re: diesel smoke!
Post by: Luke1981 on 03 May 2012, 19:58

Quote from: scarr89 on 03 May 2012, 19:44

Try some redex, that may help clear it out. Check for a boost leak on all of your IC pipe work as a small leak will cause smoke. However it is not uncommon for diesels to smoke under load...that is half the fun  :evil:

Cheers mate, will give redex ago  :smiley:

Title: Re: diesel smoke!
Post by: Wayne on 03 May 2012, 21:58

Black smoke is a sign of overfueling, check the air filter is clean and then go for some fuel / injector cleaner.

Title: Re: diesel smoke!
Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 03 May 2012, 23:50

Apparently the Forte stuff is the best, just reminded me to buy some.

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