Diesel engine question

[Norbert666]

I've never had a diesel before.

I now have a 2.5TD with something called a Superchip, which supposedly gives it more bhp.

Anyway, when I put my foot down - all the way - black smoke comes out the back.

Is this bad? Normal?

Do I need to do anything? Check anything?

I know nothing about engines...

ta

James

 

[Norbert666]

Ok. Cool. Thanks for the quick reply.

 

[Norbert666]

Super chipping ( ) can lead to an increase in smoking out of the back on a diesel.

How many miles has it done and is it a VAG lump!?

Even with a chip, you should only be able to see a 'haze' on a semi modern diesel engine, and even then it should only be at night time and viewable in front of a cars headlights in your rear view mirror.

Any other time, you should not see plumes of black smoke.

May I suggest the following. Change your oil and DEFINATELY change your air filter. (Clogged air filter is the biggest cause of smoke from Diesels)

HTH

Thanks. I'll get it looked at.

(It's a L200 Warrior, 52 plate with 36k miles.)

 

[Norbert666]

I don't know how to change the oil, let alone the oil filter (don't even know what to look for!) .

The car was last serviced in September 05. The oil should be ok no?

Where would I find this Millers gear? Halfords?

Thanks guys

 

[Norbert666]

They didn't have the Millers stuff, so I bought some other one called Diesel Magic. (Following the directions) I added the whole bottle to the fuel tank. Is this the same kind of stuff?

thanks for your help

James