Owning a vehicle often comes with a number of costs that arise aside from repairs and maintenance. Arrive Alive has advised drivers to pay close attention to the colour of their exhaust fumes, as it may be indicative of their vehicle’s engine health.
Here’s how to decode the hues:
Blue/Gray Smoke
Can be caused by:
-¢ Oil leak in the combustion chamber
-¢ Damaged Piston Rings
-¢ Oil Burning
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-” Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) March 5, 2020
Black Smoke
Can be caused by:
-¢ Blocked Air Filter
-¢ Malfunction in the Fuel Injection system
-¢ Blocked Manifold
White Smoke
Two types: Thin smoke and thick smoke
Thin White smoke is nothing to worry about (especially on cold mornings)
Thicker White smoke can be caused by:
-¢ Cracked Engine Block
-¢ Damaged / Blown Head Gasket
Picture: Pixabay
Owning a vehicle often comes with a number of costs that arise aside from repairs and maintenance. Arrive Alive has advised drivers to pay close attention to the colour of their exhaust fumes, as it may be indicative of their vehicle’s engine health.
Here’s how to decode the hues:
Blue/Gray Smoke
Can be caused by:
-¢ Oil leak in the combustion chamber
-¢ Damaged Piston Rings
-¢ Oil Burning
Vehicle Checklist, Roadworthiness and Safe Driving – What do I need to Check? https://t.co/UbPTID68sH #ArriveAlive #VehicleRepair #Maintenance #Checklist pic.twitter.com/UUm5YQLOxr
-” Arrive Alive (@_ArriveAlive) March 5, 2020
Black Smoke
Can be caused by:
-¢ Blocked Air Filter
-¢ Malfunction in the Fuel Injection system
-¢ Blocked Manifold
White Smoke
Two types: Thin smoke and thick smoke
Thin White smoke is nothing to worry about (especially on cold mornings)
Thicker White smoke can be caused by:
-¢ Cracked Engine Block
-¢ Damaged / Blown Head Gasket
Picture: Pixabay