Practice question

What is the most common cause of thick black smoke emitting from a diesel engine's exhaust?

  1. Coolant leaking into the combustion chambers.
  2. Incomplete combustion of fuel due to a rich mixture, restricted air intake, or faulty injectors.
  3. Excessive engine oil burning due to worn oil control rings.
  4. 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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