smoking diesel

storm99 · May 12, 2008

Hi, theres probably a good thread on this but i'll ask anyway.
i have a 1987 2.5N/A diesel, I've noticed that its started to smoke (more) under acceleration or when going uphill. Its not dreaded black smoke or white, its not using water and the oil needs topping up about 1ltr every 1000miles (not too bad i reckon).
Its grey smoke, the engine runs smoothly still, no nasty rattles or coughs. I notice it more at night when others are approaching from behind, i can see in my side mirror that its a constant stream but not huge plumes indicating certain death!!
Does this sound normal for an older diesel? Its done 150k miles so it should have a lot of life in it yet. As i say, it cruises fine, sits at 65mph fine, just smokes uphill or accelerating.

Thanks, Mark

Sean · May 12, 2008

storm99 said:
Hi, theres probably a good thread on this but i'll ask anyway.

so are you admitting to being too lazy to look for it ?

have a guess as to what the search button on here does

storm99 · May 12, 2008

Sean said:
so are you admitting to being too lazy to look for it ?

have a guess as to what the search button on here does

Mr grumpy...i have searched but im not getting the exact thing i am looking for, lots of black smoke, white smoke, head gasket answers etc...sometimes its best to just ask...but thanks for your help. first time ive got such a negative reply on this forum.....usually people are helpful or even make witty comments..yours was neither.

mondo · May 12, 2008

Dunt wurry bout Shaun's rant,storm !

he stll stuggles to spell his name properly

I never find a thread when usin search either,

Pikey · May 12, 2008

storm99 said:
Hi, theres probably a good thread on this but i'll ask anyway.
i have a 1987 2.5N/A diesel, I've noticed that its started to smoke (more) under acceleration or when going uphill. Its not dreaded black smoke or white, its not using water and the oil needs topping up about 1ltr every 1000miles (not too bad i reckon).
Its grey smoke, the engine runs smoothly still, no nasty rattles or coughs. I notice it more at night when others are approaching from behind, i can see in my side mirror that its a constant stream but not huge plumes indicating certain death!!
Does this sound normal for an older diesel? Its done 150k miles so it should have a lot of life in it yet. As i say, it cruises fine, sits at 65mph fine, just smokes uphill or accelerating.

Thanks, Mark

It's called landy ownership mate I wouldn't worry about it. my 110 used to do it.

boydy1989 · May 13, 2008

Its normal, my old NA engine did it, but you could only see it at night when it was suddenly very foggy behind you... Try running either some redex, or i have been told that some stuff made by Wurth is much better, if you can find it. That, and, replacing vavle guide oil seals, piston rings. Or, just live with it and enjoy annoying BMW's that are stuck behind you!

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