diesel smoke!

[Luke1981]

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

[scarr89]

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 

[Luke1981]

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 

Cheers mate, will give redex ago 

[Wayne]

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

[Golf_GT_TDI]

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