EXHAUST SMOKE: TYPES (BLACK, WHITE, AND BLUE) AND CAUSES

Exhaust smoke is a way of your car communicating with you to say what is wrong. Usually, the smoke that gets emitted is black, white, grey and blue. The exhaust gases are an old school way to detect symptoms of problems i.e. large amounts of black smoke may mean the EGR is blocked and it’s over-fueling. Knowing the difference between the smokes that come from the exhaust is very useful. If you are not going to fix the car yourself, take note when the smoke appears and the color and report back to your mechanic. Avoiding the problem will only shorten the life of the engine and result in unnecessary repair bills. TYPES OF EXHAUST SMOKES White smoke Black smoke … Continue reading EXHAUST SMOKE: TYPES (BLACK, WHITE, AND BLUE) AND CAUSES