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Exhaust System Concerns: Visible Smoke

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 .