Soot in tailpipe
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Soot in tailpipe
Dry black soot in tailpipe okay? Causes?
Realize this is an openended question, many may have the same symtons so here goes:
2001 CLs. Bought used certified in March 2004 with 40K miles. Currently at 58K. All stock.
Dry black soot in tailpipe. I just douched it out with rubbing alchohol so as to monitor what comes out now > future. All the dry soot out, if any know how to bring the inner tailpipe back to shiny metal, let me know. Black coloring remains on about half of it.
Oil burning: None. Between 5K oil changes its all good.
Startups. Will have buddy start it up as I eyeball exaust and then give exact details. Sorry for the lame report for here and now today.
Smell: I can't tell if its too sulfery or if thats just the normal smell of startup gas.
ajtcl had some ideas on a similar problem, sugg the cat may be malfunctioning. https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...=soot+tailpipe It does seem to reek a bit, or is that just normal?
Gas: I did run 87 the first 7K i had the car. Pinging. In an easy mechanical move my head was pulled out of my ass, I read owners manual, have used 91 since. Pinging went away within a tankful. However, I'm told the soot has nothing to do with the 87 gas.
Plugs will be checked soon.
Valve adjustment? How would one know if neccessary?
Realize this is an openended question, many may have the same symtons so here goes:
2001 CLs. Bought used certified in March 2004 with 40K miles. Currently at 58K. All stock.
Dry black soot in tailpipe. I just douched it out with rubbing alchohol so as to monitor what comes out now > future. All the dry soot out, if any know how to bring the inner tailpipe back to shiny metal, let me know. Black coloring remains on about half of it.
Oil burning: None. Between 5K oil changes its all good.
Startups. Will have buddy start it up as I eyeball exaust and then give exact details. Sorry for the lame report for here and now today.
Smell: I can't tell if its too sulfery or if thats just the normal smell of startup gas.
ajtcl had some ideas on a similar problem, sugg the cat may be malfunctioning. https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...=soot+tailpipe It does seem to reek a bit, or is that just normal?
Gas: I did run 87 the first 7K i had the car. Pinging. In an easy mechanical move my head was pulled out of my ass, I read owners manual, have used 91 since. Pinging went away within a tankful. However, I'm told the soot has nothing to do with the 87 gas.
Plugs will be checked soon.
Valve adjustment? How would one know if neccessary?
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Use SeaFoam... I did a post in 1st Gen. on how to use it. And so have others. I think mine was the most recent.
As for soot in the tailpipe, it is normal to a degree, but if you have lots of it, that could be a sign of fuel not completely burning. A rich running motor can clog your cat much faster. You may want to have your emissions checked.
As for soot in the tailpipe, it is normal to a degree, but if you have lots of it, that could be a sign of fuel not completely burning. A rich running motor can clog your cat much faster. You may want to have your emissions checked.
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Originally Posted by Time For Sleeep
Any of ya'll have a suggestion for cleaning? All I did was try to wipe the insides up a bit. Didn't improve much.
steel wool...
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Originally Posted by ajtcl
Use SeaFoam... I did a post in 1st Gen. on how to use it. And so have others. I think mine was the most recent.
As for soot in the tailpipe, it is normal to a degree, but if you have lots of it, that could be a sign of fuel not completely burning. A rich running motor can clog your cat much faster. You may want to have your emissions checked.
As for soot in the tailpipe, it is normal to a degree, but if you have lots of it, that could be a sign of fuel not completely burning. A rich running motor can clog your cat much faster. You may want to have your emissions checked.
I did a cold start, turned the key then ripped back and checked the exhaust. For 2-3-4 seconds it was completely clear. Then started the clear/white/grey misty fog, which seems normal, right? About 20 seconds in it went away.
ajtcl, as to the cat , is there a way to unclog it?
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Originally Posted by RUPNOK
steel wool...
Wouldn't wool scratch?
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Originally Posted by Time For Sleeep
Wouldn't wool scratch?
YES!!... it will scratch the shit out of your stainless... but he is prescribing that you use it on the inside of the tailpipe..
stick to your eagle one... or buy some BOM's AWAY
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Originally Posted by Smitty
YES!!... it will scratch the shit out of your stainless... but he is prescribing that you use it on the inside of the tailpipe..
stick to your eagle one... or buy some BOM's AWAY
stick to your eagle one... or buy some BOM's AWAY
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Originally Posted by RUPNOK
yes, inside only. not for chrome trim piece. sorry if that wasn't clear...
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Originally Posted by Time For Sleeep
I'm a little apprehensive about using steel wool on my insides too. they're not going to leave marks?
Just off the top of my head, has anyone tried wheel cleaner? soot is probably similar to brake dust in being inert and sticky.
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