Identifying Exhaust Smoke Colors

Can you identify the different exhaust smoke colors? Below are some helpful tips if you have an interest! Kar-Guard Muffler and Service Center has been a Southaven, MS auto repair shop for over 3 decades. Come by today, and we'll be glad to assist you with most auto repairs, including exhaust repair!

EXHAUST SMOKES - AN OVERVIEW

Types and Colors of Car Exhaust Smoke

- White smoke: this normally indicates that coolant is burning due to a head gasket leak, cracked engine block, or damaged cylinder head.

- Blue smoke: this usually suggests that oil is being burnt due to worn valve seals, a damaged PCV valve, or piston rings.

- Black smoke: black smoke means too much fuel is being burned or not burning properly. This can happen if the air filter is dirty, the fuel injectors aren't working right, or some engine sensors are broken.

What are. Other Possible Causes of Exhaust Smoke?

• Too much engine oil added

• Problems with the turbocharger or intercooler

• Using the wrong type of fuel for your engine

• Malfunctioning EGR valve

• Damaged catalytic converter

What are the Precautions You Can Take, Along with Maintenance Tips?

• Change the engine oil and replace the filters regularly

• Keep an eye on coolant levels and take care of the engine with routine checkups

• Use the correct fuel octane and don’t carry more weight than your vehicle can handle

• Make sure the EGR valve and catalytic converter aren’t damaged or clogged

Our auto repair services also include brake repair, catalytic converters, engine diagnostics, vehicle heating and air, wheel alignments, wheel balancing, tire rotation, check engine light, muffler repair, and more!

Searching for an 'exhaust shop near me' or 'muffler shop near me' and you work or live around Southaven, MS? Contact our auto repair mechanics today about your exhaust system at this friendly Southaven auto repair shop today! Call 662-342-0466 or schedule an appointment online!  

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Kar-Guard Muffler & Service Center

8090 Hwy 51 N

Southaven, MS 38671

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Additional auto repair services we offer include oil changes, exhaust repair, catalytic converters, engine diagnostics, brake repair, tune-up's, vehicle heating and air, wheel alignments, wheel balancing, tire rotation, struts and shocks, check engine light, muffler repair, batteries, and more! We also accept extended warranties from most companies!

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