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Black smoke when accelerating

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Old 04-22-2018, 09:44 AM
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Black smoke when accelerating

Hey guys just bought my first 2007 mini S and when I punch the accelerator it throws black smoke out the rear exhaust any ideas if it’s burning rich or burning oil please fill me in

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Old 04-22-2018, 10:07 AM
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Assuming its not tuned, how's the air filter?
 
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Old 04-23-2018, 05:03 AM
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google smoke color chart
 
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Blueish white smoke would mean burning oil, black smoke means running rich
 
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