Black Smoke

[kallenbach_05]

i noticed black smoke coming from the exhaust and i was wondering if anyboday had any idea of what could be causing it. '97 SE 90K 2.4L.

[Ridenour]

Black smoke would indicate that your car is burning oil. You may have bad O-rings, or even possibly a bad head gasket. You could also be running really rich. Any other symptoms?

[kallenbach_05]

nope, thats about it. it doesnt do it very much. i just started it noticing it today when i put the pedal to the floor from a takeoff. other than that it runs fine.

[Hoags]

Make sure yoou keep an eye on the oil and coolant. If you have a bad head gasket you will have issues develop with the coolant and oil.

[superfret78]

Oil being burned usually causes a bluish smoke...it sounds like you're running rich, which means you've got too much fuel getting into the combustion chambers. I'd check for leaky fuel injector(s) and/or fuel pressure regulator.