Chart 8
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- Exhaust System Concerns: Visible Smoke (No Oil Consumption)
| SYSTEM OR COMPONENT | REFERENCE ( Pinpoint Test unless noted) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Quality | REFER to HOW TO USE THE DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES , Sufficient Clean Fuel. |
| Black Exhaust Smoke | CHECK for charge air cooler (CAC) restrictions. |
| White Tail pipe Exhaust Smoke | Some white tail pipe exhaust smoke is a normal condition at start up with temperatures below 10°C (50°F) or with an extended idle in a cool climate. GO to PINPOINT TEST AF . |
| Charge Air Cooler (CAC) for Restrictions | CHECK for any conditions that may restrict air flow through the CAC. DISCONNECT the tubes at the CAC and CHECK for restrictions. CHECK inside of the CAC for restrictions. If there are any restrictions, REPAIR as necessary. |
| Engine Coolant Leak | REFER to the appropriate , Engine Cooling, Component Tests, Engine Cooling System Pressure Test. |
| Thermostat Operation | REFER to the appropriate Engine Cooling, Component Tests, Thermostat. |
| Engine Compression | REFER to the appropriate Engine - 6.7L Diesel, General Procedures, Compression Test. |
| Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System | GO to PINPOINT TEST W . |
| Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor | GO to PINPOINT TEST J . |
| Cylinder Compression | REFER to the appropriate Engine, General Procedures, Compression Test. CARRY OUT the Compression Test. |