Practice question
What is the most common cause of thick black smoke emitting from a diesel engine's exhaust?
- Coolant leaking into the combustion chambers.
- Incomplete combustion of fuel due to a rich mixture, restricted air intake, or faulty injectors.
- Excessive engine oil burning due to worn oil control rings.
- The fuel tank containing petrol instead of diesel.
Answer: B — Incomplete combustion of fuel due to a rich mixture, restricted air intake, or faulty injectors.
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