2000 Toyota Corolla Repair Question
Topics covered: Black smoke, Engine, Smoke.
Mileage: 166 miles.
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
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.