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can running rich cause smoke out the tailpipes?

  • Thread starter Thread starter 1994Vib.RedGT
  • Start date Start date Aug 18, 2006

1994Vib.RedGT

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  • Aug 18, 2006
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I just got my car running again and The occasional puff of smoke is coming from the tailpipes, and it smells kinda like unburnt fuel, could running rich cause this?
 

SaltWaterFish

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Running rich = black smoke

Burning coolant = white smoke (cloud)

Burning oil = blueish smoke

Water vapor = puffs that look white

On start up it will smell rich. Drive the car around to get it warmed up then see if it still smells rich. A smiple mass air cleaning and possible new O2's could solve the rich problem.
 
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