You never want to have to deal with a broken down car, or the inconvenience, the cost, and the stress it entails. Certain signs about your vehicle’s operation and appearance can help signal that it may be time to get a checkup. For example, if you suddenly notice black smoke coming out of your car’s muffler or exhaust pipe, it’s probably time to get your car examined. Read on to see what might be causing the problem.
Black smoke usually means that you are burning oil or fuel, or that you have a very rich fuel mixture in your car. In other words, your engine has a fuel/air mixture that contains too much fuel. This might suggest a problem with your catalytic converter and may be why the converter is no longer flowing efficiently. You may also have a problem with a head gasket in your engine. If you use a diesel engine, the problem may be an issue with the high pressure pump, a broken diesel injector, insufficient air intake, or low fuel pressure. With diesel engines, it is much harder to pinpoint the problem, so it is best to have a car mechanic take a look.
These can be serious problems, so it is take your car to a professional to be on the safe side. Try utilizing TalkLocal to connect with reliable, top-quality car professionals in your area. It’s a free service, and all you need to do is enter your problem, location, and availability, and within minutes, TalkLocal will connect to local automotive businesses, which will then call YOU directly, ready to help.
