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2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, Standard

No. 19 Exhaust Smoke: Notes

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION Notes
SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING - NO. 19 EXHAUST SMOKE [L3]

19 EXHAUST SMOKE
DESCRIPTION  Blue, black, or white smoke from exhaust system
POSSIBLE CAUSE  Blue smoke (Burning oil): 
  • PCV valve malfunction
  • Engine internal oil leakage

White smoke (Water in combustion): 
  • Cooling system malfunction (coolant loss)
  • Engine internal coolant leakage

Black smoke (Rich fuel mixture): 
  • Air cleaner restriction
  • Intake air system is collapsed or restricted
  • Fuel return line is restricted
  • PCM DTC is stored
  • Excessive fuel pressure
  • Fuel leakage from fuel injector
  • CMP sensor malfunction
  • Ignition system malfunction
  • Improper engine compression
  • Improper fuel injection timing and amount
    WARNING: The following troubleshooting flow chart contains fuel system diagnosis and repair procedures. Read following warnings before servicing fuel system:
    • Fuel vapor is hazardous. It can easily ignite, causing serious injury and damage. Always keep sparks and flames away from fuel.
    • Fuel line spills and leakage are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Fuel can also irritate skin and eyes. To prevent this, always complete "BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION" and "AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION" described in this service information.

      (See BEFORE SERVICE PRECAUTION .)

      (See AFTER SERVICE PRECAUTION .)

    RENDER: 1.0x

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