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White smoke on start up ?

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White smoke on start up ?

Post by soo33y »

Hey guys,

I currently have a 2LT motor in my LN106 Hilux.

On start up, it takes a fair bit of cranking to get started - maybe 2 to 3 goes. I think I need new glow plugs.

And then, when it finally starts up, it blows white smoke everywhere, however, after approximately 10 seconds the white smoke disappears.

What does this "white smoke" signify ?

Cheers.
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Post by carts »

As you suspect, it will either be a problem with the glow system, perhaps 1 or 2 glow plugs arent firing up, or you have low compression. I'd be checking all your glow plugs first.... White smoke indicates excessive unburnt fuel from poor combustion.
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Post by soo33y »

Thanks carts,

I'll be doing the glow plugs this week !

Cheers,
Daniel
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