I has smoke

[Albannach]

Noticed today my truck is smoking a wee bit, smells a bit of burning oil too. As it's black smoke and there's an oily smell, my diagnosis is that the turbo seals are on their way out. Anyone got any other ideas as to what may be causing the smoke?

I don't think its fuel related, the EGR is not connected and there are no faults from the ECU.

[KERRSURF]

Is it on starting or running?

[Albannach]

Is it on starting or running?

Running, it's not that bad, but it's there.

[Maverick]

I think it's probably best that you take it to a qualified, working mechanic and have it checked.

After all working on cars should not be done by those that aren't currently in the trade, mistakes can result in accident, injury, or even death.

[Albannach]

I think it's probably best that you take it to a qualified, working mechanic and have it checked.

After all working on cars should not be done by those that aren't currently in the trade, mistakes can result in accident, injury, or even death.

I will. I'll also tell him exactly what to do. I'm merely canvasing opinion. Many thanks for yours.

[MattF]

Black is usually over fuelling, is it not? Thought burning oil tended to give blue'ish smoke? Nothing been done or altered recently?

[Maverick]

If I was not being an idiot, after all the spirit of the forum is to help others. I'd suggest that before you spend money on your turbo, you check the oil breather to see if there is a high deposit of oil going into your turbo through the air inlet. If so might be an idea to add an oil catch pot.
Sometimes it can be the simple things (most times it isn't).

[TonyN]

[darkdezigns]

Noticed today my truck is smoking a wee bit, smells a bit of burning oil too. As it's black smoke and there's an oily smell, my diagnosis is that the turbo seals are on their way out. Anyone got any other ideas as to what may be causing the smoke?

I don't think its fuel related, the EGR is not connected and there are no faults from the ECU.

normal driving?or heavy throttle?

[Cant Get Right]

Heavy Throttle, that old codger

[POPEYE]

I think it's probably best that you take it to a qualified, working mechanic and have it checked.

After all working on cars should not be done by those that aren't currently in the trade, mistakes can result in accident, injury, or even death.

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[Albannach]

Black is usually over fuelling, is it not? Thought burning oil tended to give blue'ish smoke? Nothing been done or altered recently?

It does suggest over feuelling, but I'm not using more fuel, but I am burning more oil, hence the turbo thought. I have checked all the air hoses etc., they are all ok.

Not mucked about with it for ages.

[Albannach]

If I was not being an idiot, after all the spirit of the forum is to help others. I'd suggest that before you spend money on your turbo, you check the oil breather to see if there is a high deposit of oil going into your turbo through the air inlet. If so might be an idea to add an oil catch pot.
Sometimes it can be the simple things (most times it isn't).

I've tried a crude catch pot (old plastic bottle) it didn't make any difference. Although I may fit one anyway, it'll clean up the air inlet a bit.

[Albannach]

normal driving?or heavy throttle?

Most noticable just after overrun.

[MattF]

It does suggest over feuelling, but I'm not using more fuel, but I am burning more oil, hence the turbo thought. I have checked all the air hoses etc., they are all ok.

Not mucked about with it for ages.

Could be then. The oil obviously has to be going somewhere. How much is it using/losing?