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2005 Chevy Silverado muffler

Tiny
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  • 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
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What would cause soot around the muffler and can it be driven like that
Monday, February 15th, 2010 AT 11:28 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Is it around the muffler or the tail pipe?

Let me know.

Joe
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Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 AT 9:06 PM
Tiny
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Soot is a normal byproduct of the combustion process. If the soot is excessive, it would be from over fueling.(Rich air/fuel mixture)
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Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 AT 11:23 PM
Tiny
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The soot is around the muffler
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Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 AT 8:51 AM
Tiny
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Is it around a small pinhole at the front or back of the muffler?
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Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 AT 4:46 PM

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