Black smoke emitting on accelerating fast

2003 VAUXHALL VECTRA
60,000 MILES • 2WD • MANUAL
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ASH87
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My vauxhall vectra Ls DTI 5 door hatchback desiel 53 reg. emitting black smoke on accelerating fast?
Aug 17, 2011 at 5:32 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Check the air filter is not blocked and if that is ok, maybe time to get the injectors serviced.
Aug 18, 2011 at 8:58 AM
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ASH87
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Thanks very much mhpautos, I have changed the air filter and see how it goes. The air filter I replaced was all black.
Aug 18, 2011 at 5:12 PM
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