What does it mean when your diesel engine is smoking?

Sooty black or grey smoke is not a good sign if your vehicle is a late model car (or truck) with a ‘clean diesel’ engine. Modern diesels get fitted with electronic controls and high pressure common rail injectors. This also helps to reduce smoking diesel engine problems. Blue Smoke in Diesel Engines Blue smoke is a sign that oil is being burnt.

Is it bad to Rev A diesel engine without a filter?

Revving the engine without the filter will not do any harm for a short period of time. If the engine still smokes, then the diagnosis is that something else is causing the problem. You might be a little disappointed if the problem persists after checking the filter.

What causes diesel smoke at Capital Reman exchange?

Diagnosing Causes of Diesel Smoke at Capital Reman Exchange Black smoke is the most common smoke color coming from a diesel engine and most likely indicates something is wrong during the combustion of the diesel fuel. When diagnosing the problem the first place to look at is the mixture of air and fuel flow into the cylinders.

Why is there white smoke coming out of my exhaust?

Usually, white smoke indicates that the diesel fuel is not burning correctly. Unburned diesel fuel will make its way through the exhaust completely unused. Be careful of white smoke as it will irritate your eyes and skin. If white smoke occurs during a startup in freezing temperatures, then goes away,…

When to shut down a diesel engine with smoke?

No matter the color of the smoke it is not something you should ignore. A properly working and maintained diesel engine should produce no visible smoke. Make sure to shut down the engine immediately if you encounter excessive smoke as further heat or load could severely damage the engine further.

What does white smoke from a diesel engine mean?

White Smoke: White smoke coming from the exhaust usually points to one point of failure: the injectors. Usually, white smoke indicates that the diesel fuel is not burning correctly. Unburned diesel fuel will make its way through the exhaust completely unused. Be careful of white smoke as it will irritate your eyes and skin.