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2000 Toyota Corolla Repair Question


Topics covered: Black smoke, Engine, Smoke.
Mileage: 166 miles.

Asked on February 8, 2013

Toyota Corolla Black smoke Problem

2000 Corolla 1.8L engine has 166k miles Car is using oil fairly rapidly and burning black smoke
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Answer

Replied on February 8, 2013

Black smoke is an indication of incomplete combustion, meaning engine is either running too rich or misfiring.
Oil consumption are mostly due to bad valve seals.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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