toyota hillux year 2006 engine 2kd-ftv excessive black smoke at the tailpipe why it never use to be like this

2006 TOYOTA PICKUP
400,000 MILES
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ZEDHI
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it give alot of black smoke
Oct 7, 2011 at 2:53 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Black smoke indicates that the air/fuel mixture is too rich (too much gas and not enough air). Check the air filter, check temp sensor, check fuel pressure regulator. If the check engine light is on, have the computer scanned for trouble codes. Most parts stores will do it for free and it should identify where the problem is coming from.
Oct 7, 2011 at 2:58 AM
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ZEDHI
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thanks very much , am student of the penn foster college and i newly start out working at work shop and i think ill need help
Oct 7, 2011 at 3:20 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Glad to help. Let me know what you find.
Oct 7, 2011 at 3:32 AM
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ZEDHI
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plz can you tell me which scan tool is the best one to buy , because i would like to buy one some day
Oct 7, 2011 at 3:40 AM
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ZEDHI
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could the turbo cause this problem
Oct 7, 2011 at 3:44 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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As far as the turbo, I doubt that is the issue. What I suggest is to go to a parts store for the scanner. Now keep in mind, not all scanners can read all codes. On that can read them all will cost a ton of money. If you want a basic scanner that can read engine codes, you should be able to get one at a parts store for under 100 bucks. I'm not allowed to recommend brand names, but they all work.
Oct 7, 2011 at 4:17 AM
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