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Date: Sat, 2 Oct 2004 12:13:10 +0200 From: "MH" <nomailnospamere.no> Subject: Re: soot at exhaust - problem?
> ...on my garage floor that there are particles of soot...blown out > of the exhaust at starting the engine. The chrome exhaust tip is > black now too... A black sooty exhaust pipe is an indication for running a rich mixture or burning oil, in combination with smoke from the exhaust. What is the condition of the spark plugs? electrodes color? > does it sound like I have a problem yes, it is not as it should be. >or is this to be expected. no > I am running on straight unleaded rather than premium unleaded fuel - > will that be relevant? No, the engine management system should take care of all that. I would take the car to a (SAAB) garage and have the engine checked. -- MH '72 97 '77 96 '78 95 '79 96 '87 900T8
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