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: Black Exhaust residue at start up


kingsview13
10-29-2006, 11:21 AM
I have a 2004 LLY with 20,000 miles on the clock. Predator set at the 45 HP towing level. All of sudden I am getting black sooty exhaust residue left on the garage floor when I start the truck. Have never seen this before and the truck seems to run and pull just fine, although I think my mileage may have gone down. Is there anything I should be concerned about? Any suggestions much appreciated. :confused:

bcarricarte
11-01-2006, 05:06 PM
I dont know about residue on the floor...But I've had someone start my truck up before and I watched the exhaust. You'll see a quick light puff of black smoke upon crank up. I guess its normal

dozerboy
11-01-2006, 08:18 PM
Normal

Diesel_Day_Dreamin
11-01-2006, 09:00 PM
My '05 in the winter time will blacken the wall in the garage (condensation and soot). I have to place a large piece of cardboard against my wall when it gets cooler... that will be soon. :(

jmac660
11-01-2006, 09:07 PM
Blame it on the cooler weather.

mattydmax
11-01-2006, 09:14 PM
cooler weather and condensation in the exhaust after sitting overnight does it for me too.