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diesel black smoke on heavy acceleration

Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 4:07 pm
by lc61vx
Hi,

When I step on the gas heavily, a tiny puff of black smoke comes out. Apart from that, there is no smoke what so every. Would this be considered a "normal" diesel engine feature? Its from a 89 landcruiser with 12HT 4.0 turbo diesel engine.

Thanks.

Posted: Fri Mar 24, 2006 4:38 pm
by carts
yes its very normal. you gotta expect that when you drive a turbo diesel!