Re: 91 V8Q - Soot in Tail Pipe

[gerard@dockside.co.za]

> black smoke / residue  = bad mixture (rich)
Usually seen on my car after stop/start traffic.

> white smoke / residue = burning oil

Odd, when you run most cars hard or they just work well
(ie. smooth consistent driving) they have a white/grey
deposit in the exhaust. Some say that is an indication
of a good burn. Confused I am. The deposit I speak of
is not oil is it? I'm thinking you're referring to having
white smoke and a deposit at the same time as an indication
of oil burning, right? Does the normal white/grey indicate
well burnt mixture?

Saw my first real-life V8 yesterday in Cape Town. Only know
of 2, one is for sale in the local Auto Trader, both are
pearl colour. It looked alot different from the 200, it
was big and wide and flat and not-at-all-interesting looking
except for being different from what I know. Odd, thought
I'd be impressed, but there was something too bland about
it, perhaps just the colour and flatness. :) Love the sound
of the motor though. :)

G.



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