Exhaust Pipe Soot
mr.Hand
04-25-2008, 02:39 AM
95 Metro with 180,000 miles
My tail pipe looks pretty black inside. I also have some soot all over the back of the car below the rear window. Is this normal?
All in all I would say it is pretty sooty back there.
No problems with car, and engine runs nicely.
My tail pipe looks pretty black inside. I also have some soot all over the back of the car below the rear window. Is this normal?
All in all I would say it is pretty sooty back there.
No problems with car, and engine runs nicely.
RossT
04-25-2008, 03:32 AM
You might be running a little rich. A new 02 sensor may help, but if you have a leaky fuel injector it won't.
You can get a used FI at junk yard rather cheaply. Rebuilt ones cost an arm and a leg.
Does your car burn much oil? It would also be worth your time to do a compression check. It is rather easy to do and the testing unit can be bought at walmart for about $25. The results will give you the condition of your engine.
You can get a used FI at junk yard rather cheaply. Rebuilt ones cost an arm and a leg.
Does your car burn much oil? It would also be worth your time to do a compression check. It is rather easy to do and the testing unit can be bought at walmart for about $25. The results will give you the condition of your engine.
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