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What is the color of the smoke from your exhaust telling you?

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What is your exhaust color telling you?

Blue / Gray Smoke

Can be caused by:

• Oil leak in the combustion chamber
• Damaged Piston Rings
• Oil Burning

Black Smoke

Can be caused by:

• Blocked Air Filter
• Malfunction in Fuel Injection system
• Blocked Manifold

White Smoke

Two types: Thin smoke and Thick smoke

Thin White smoke is nothing to worry about (Especially on cold mornings)

Thicker White smoke can be caused by:

• Cracked Engine Block
• Damaged / Blown Head Gasket

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