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How do I make my Duramax black smoke?

How do I make my Duramax black smoke?

How to Make a Stock Duramax Blow Smoke

  1. Reduce your diesel truck’s air intake by partially obstructing the air intake with cloth or another object. This is the easiest but potentially the most harmful way to make a stock Duramax blow smoke.
  2. Neglect your truck.
  3. Accelerate quickly.
  4. Modify your truck.

What causes white smoke in a GM 6.6L Duramax engine?

A common issue with the GM 6.6L LB7 Duramax engine is white smoke at idle. Worn and damaged injectors are often the cause however there are other causes and considerations that should be looked at prior to injector replacement. INJECTORS STUCK OPEN OR WITH EXCESSIVELY LEAKING NOZZLES DIANOSIS 1.

What does Blue Smoke mean in an engine?

What Does Blue Smoke Mean? Blue smoke is a clear sign telling your car engine is burning oil. What happens is that the piston rings or the valve guide seals or other components of the engine are worn or broken, causing oil leaking. The oil will flow into the combustion chamber, then it is being burnt together with the fuel, creating blue smoke.

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.

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,…

A common issue with the GM 6.6L LB7 Duramax engine is white smoke at idle. Worn and damaged injectors are often the cause however there are other causes and considerations that should be looked at prior to injector replacement. INJECTORS STUCK OPEN OR WITH EXCESSIVELY LEAKING NOZZLES DIANOSIS 1.

What kind of truck blows out white smoke?

Hello, I own a 2003 Silverado 2500HD 6.6L Duramax with 286k miles. As of recent, the truck will blow out white smoke after a couple of minutes of running. The owner before me didn’t take the best of care of the vehicle and have been fixing things as I go.

What’s the difference between black smoke and white smoke?

Typically with a diesel black smoke means too much fuel too little air – or vice versa. White smoke usually means total and utter lack of combustion. I’m not a licensed diesel mechanic but I’ve worked with more then a few….. It wouldn’t be coolant then if you aren’t loosing any, nor if doesn’t smell sweet.

What to do if your car has white smoke?

If no coolant is present and the vehicle has a history of low coolant level, check the rest of the cooling system, head gaskets and the EGR cooler for leaks. The Glow Plug System continues to operate for a time after a cold start to reduce white smoke and improve idle quality.

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Ruth Doyle