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TOT; Smoking Kangoo
On 22 Mar, 00:16, "The Medway Handyman" davidl...@no-spam-
blueyonder.co.uk wrote: Sorry to post this here, tried uk.rec.cars.maintenance but not much in the way of replies. I have an 03 reg diesel Kangoo van, 57,000 mile on the clock. *On the door panel its described as 1.7DCi, the plastic cowling over the engine reads 1.5 DCi and the logbook reads 1465cc. Passed MOT in January which included an emissions test, but now its started smoking. *No change in performance, no starting problems, no sign of overheating. *The smoke is greyish. How much it smokes varies. *It clears when the engine oil level is low, when topped up it starts again. Mileage is only around 8,000 pa most of which is stop start traffic, rarely gets a decent run. Tried Wynns Smoke treatment in the oil & a Redex product in the fuel, they don't seem to make much difference. *Stopped using Morrissons diesel & switched to Esso. Any ideas on what this could be? *Someone suggested a blocked oil way or something - sorry my knowledge of engines, especially diesels is almost zero. -- Dave - The Medway Handymanwww.medwayhandyman.co.uk "Vehicles and Air Quality Vehicle exhaust is a leading contributor to air quality concerns. Vehicles and other mobile sources create over half of Iowa’s air pollution! Much of this pollution comes from a small population of poorly maintained vehicles – the easiest ones to spot have visible smoke emissions. One smoking vehicle creates as much pollution as up to 30 properly functioning cars. Health Impacts of Smoking Vehicles The tiny particles and other pollutants in vehicle exhaust contribute to respiratory problems and to cancer-risk. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive populations including children, the elderly, and those with respiratory illness are especially at risk. Cleaning up smoking vehicles will improve air quality to help Iowans breathe easier. Probable Causes and Correction Visible tailpipe smoke can vary in color to indicate different engine problems. Use the chart below to help diagnose problems. This is a guide, and not a substitute for consulting an auto technician:- http://www.iowadnr.gov/air/citizen/vehicle/vehicle.html "One smoking vehicle creates as much pollution as up to 30 properly functioning cars." |
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