1997 Toyota Tacoma black exhaust smoke

1997 TOYOTA TACOMA
100,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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BONDOSLAPPER
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what could be the cause of black smoke from the exhaust and poor fuel miliage? had a recent tune up and still the same???
Mar 17, 2010 at 9:20 PM
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LEGITIMATE007
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black smoke is an indication of burning too much fuel, sometimes it can be because of several faulty injectors, or the engine coolant temp sensor is faulty, and or a bad fuel pressure regulator
Mar 18, 2010 at 11:38 AM
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