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2008 Kia Carens Repair Question


Topics covered: Smoke, Coolant, White smoke.
Mileage: 50,500 miles.

Asked on August 23, 2011

Kia carens 2.0diesel smoke issue

I had black smoke from exhust and noticed i missed service. sue to money issues i had enought to buy the service kit and now the engine light is on and white smoke coming out the exhust, should I take it for a long run to try clar this.? I have replaced the oil filter enegine flush, new oil,diesel filter and air filter.
Avatar Asked by cambuslangkia

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Replied on August 24, 2011

check codes with a scanner, are you using coolant? white smoke is a sign of burning coolant in the combustion chamber.

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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