Problem(s) Possible Cause(s) Suggested Solution(s)
Engine
emits
smoke.
1. White smoke:
a. Engine overloaded.
b. Fuel Contaminated
2. Black smoke:
a. Engine overloaded.
b. Dirty air filter.
3. Blue smoke:
a. Excess engine oil.
b. Incorrect engine oil.
1. White smoke:
a. Reduce the load on the
engine.
b. Replace fuel with clean
fuel.
2. Black smoke:
a. Reduce the load on the
engine.
b. Clean air filter.
3. Blue smoke:
a. Drain oil until at correct
level
b. Replace oil with
appropriate grade of oil.
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