2003 Kia Pregio Repair Question
Topics covered: Diesel, Compression, Diesel fuel.
Mileage: 140,000 miles.
Mileage: 140,000 miles.
Asked on January 2, 2013
Kia Pregio Diesel Problem
I have changed the fuel filter on my diesel van but it blows heaps of smoke and misses when revved. could it be the injectors? if so can i clean them?
Answer
Replied on January 6, 2013
Diesel fuel injectors cleaning are specialised jobs which requires specialised equipment and trained professionals.
Since it is missing and smoking badly, it could be engine failure. A cylinder could be loosing compression and not firing.