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Old Jan 25, 2013 | 12:29 PM
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Smokey When Cold.....
As its been real cold lately, and I assume it's normal, but why are diesel's smokey when you first start them in the cold. Shortly after, it goes away. Good thing I can plug it in!
 
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it is due to incomplete combustion do it it being cold as she warms up the combustion efficiency is improved and you dont "smoke" aka unburnt fuel
 
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Okay, thanks. Well, that explains it then. Now to go wash off this ugly metal rotting salt!!
 
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