Black smoke is present when car idling

Tiny
MOHANWE MOKOATSI
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  • 1997 FORD ESCORT
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My car is idle black smoke when I plug the airflow, but when I unplug it there is no smoke.
Monday, July 22nd, 2019 AT 9:45 AM

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Tiny
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Hello,

This is perfectly normal. Black smoke is usually present when there too much fuel present. Here is a link to go to below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-black-smoke

Please go through this guide and get back to us with what you are able to find out.

Thanks,
Alex
2CarPros
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Monday, July 22nd, 2019 AT 5:03 PM

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