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Table 13

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NOTE: Black smoke indicates a rich fuel mixture, blue smoke indicates burning oil, and white smoke indicates water in the combustion chamber.
EXHAUST SYSTEM CONCERNS: VISIBLE SMOKE SYMPTOM TABLE

SYSTEM/COMPONENT REFERENCE (Pinpoint Test unless noted)
Base Engine REFER to ENGINE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION .
Fuel Delivery System
  • Black Smoke
GO to PINPOINT TEST HC .
Ignition System
  • Black Smoke
GO to PINPOINT TEST JB .
PCV System
  • Blue Smoke
GO to PINPOINT TEST HG .