2001 Volkswagen Golf Logo
Posted on Oct 05, 2008
Answered

Black smoke, using alot of petrol, no loss of power, funny smell

Just had new cat, car done 117000,17000in the last 15mth, using alot of petrol, blowing black smoke, and not tickin over properly. sometimes car will be fine but then same problems reaccur?puzzled had it in garage loads since getting it, had it 16mth, had new lamber sensor, cam shaft sensor and seal and new catalytic converter, would appriciate any help, thanks

Answer This Question
  • genci_y Oct 09, 2008

    i have same problem as you.please let me know if you have any news.good luck.my is golf tdi 2000.

×

2 Answers

Anonymous

Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.
Governor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 20 times.
Corporal:

An expert that has over 10 points.
Mayor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 2 times.

  • Contributor 14 Answers
  • Posted on Oct 13, 2008
Anonymous
Contributor
Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.
Governor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 20 times.
Corporal:

An expert that has over 10 points.
Mayor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 2 times.

Joined: Oct 13, 2008
Answers
14
Questions
0
Helped
64549
Points
39

If it just smokes when it idles, i'd be inclined to suggest it's the oil seals on the turbo... Leave it 10 minutes, see if the smoke starts, give the accelerator lots of gas to see if the smoke stops... If it does, then it's the turbo oil seals....

Anonymous

Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.
Corporal:

An expert that has over 10 points.
Problem Solver:

An expert who has answered 5 questions.

  • Contributor 6 Answers
  • Posted on Oct 11, 2008
Anonymous
Contributor
Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.
Corporal:

An expert that has over 10 points.
Problem Solver:

An expert who has answered 5 questions.

Joined: Oct 11, 2008
Answers
6
Questions
1
Helped
5105
Points
11

MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR THERE ABOUT £6O WHEN THEY PLAY UP THE CAR WONT IDLE PROPERLY AND POOR RUNNING/HESITATES BEFORE IT PICKS UP AGAIN, NOT SURE ON THE BLACK SMOKE THOUGH, GOOD LUCK .

Ad

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

05 outback code er55 car misses and smokes black exhaust smells like eggs what is wrong
black smoke indicates that it is over fuelling, probably from a faulty injector
the eggs smell is hydrogen sulphide ( rotten egg gas) and is the cat converter doing its job ( same as new car exhaust smell)
Read full answer
Jan 21, 2016 • Cars & Trucks
0helpful
1answer

Power loss on hills
Get the codes scanned, if it is the cat-convertor, you can either replace one or both. If they're bolt-on you can save alot by replacing yourself. Welded on is shop job.I used a technique using lacquer thinner to rid the carbon out of the cats. One pint to half a tank. It'll smoke and buck for a little while, but does work.
Read full answer
Mar 05, 2014 • 1996 Ford Taurus
0helpful
1answer

Loss of power when shifting gears
it is.
my guess is the cat is stinking due to horrid rich mixtures.
ever do a tuneup this decade or in last 60k miles?

my guess, zero tests. is rich misfire, or never tuned up an spark is horrible....
Read full answer
Jan 06, 2014 • 1991 Toyota Pickup
0helpful
1answer

The oil in the engine is cream and is smoking
It's quite likely to be the head gasket, but here are a few cheaper possibilities to consider it's it's not overheating or suffering any great loss in power.

If it's a diesel, white smoke can be caused by unburnt diesel which could mean incorrect injector or valve timing or a leaking injector.

If it's petrol, have you driven in deep water? the cat could have water in it which also produces white 'smoke'.
Source CP
Read full answer
May 13, 2013 • Cars & Trucks
0helpful
1answer

I have a 2005 cadillac deville, thats runs excellent. But the check enginge light came on, so i took it to advance to do the test, and the code was p0420. im guessing its a new Cat?? in the morning when i...
http://www.p0420.com/ explains it could be oxygen sensor or cat
Read full answer
Feb 28, 2013 • 2000 Cadillac DeVille
0helpful
1answer

1992 lexus sc 400 lost power after a burst of black smoke on right side, recently changed transmition, and regulator due to fuel smell.
I would like at the CATS, they can get clogged, this would also cause the gas smell in the cabinet. GL
Read full answer
Jul 14, 2017 • 1992 Lexus Sc 400
0helpful
1answer

Black smoke and loss of power when engine warm no cat
black smoke sign fuel too rich , stuck egr will make it hard to start, check reprogramming was done correctly or O2 sensor operating
Read full answer
Jun 02, 2012 • Peugeot 807 Cars & Trucks
0helpful
1answer

I have a 95 4Runner v6. it smokes alot on start up, after running 5 or 6 min. smoke stops, turn it off, crank it back up, and we`re smoking again?! I DO NOT smell antifreeze burning but it is a very thick...
you arent running valvoline or pensoil are you if you are dump them put castrol 10 w -30w in motor if you still have smoke check your pcv valve truth of the posibility it might just be worn out im talking about light blue oil with regular oil you dont want a high milliage nissan as they basically cannot be rebuilt economically to much work engine swaps ? difficult at best
Read full answer
Jan 10, 2018 • 1995 Toyota 4Runner
1helpful
2answers

I was driving and it died out on me and it want stay started.alot of smoke was coming from it black and white
Possible catalytic converter issue. When the Cat gets clogged, it will prevent the vehicle from running. You already have one sign (the excessive smoke) another sign is a sulphur smelling exhaust as well as a lot of heat from the general vicinity of the Cat.
Read full answer
Jul 08, 2009 • 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
0helpful
1answer

Engine smoking
If smoke is sweet smelling and alot of moisture drips out of tail pipe, it is probably engine coolant.Check for coolant loss.
Read full answer
Feb 15, 2009 • 1991 Audi 80
Not finding what you are looking for?

View Most Popular

2001 Golf

  • Cars & Trucks

Related Question

05 outback code er55 car misses and smokes black exhaust smells like eggs what is wrong

  • Cars & Trucks

Related Topics

770 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Popular Questions

How and where you change automatic oil on

2000 Volkswagen Golf

How do I replace the headlight on my VW City Golf

2007 Volkswagen Golf

VW Polo Rear Window Wiper Fuse Position on

2004 Volkswagen Golf

My polo main headlights do not work but my full

2004 Volkswagen Golf

VW POLO-52 plate EPC light on dash

2001 Volkswagen Golf

Check Out the Latest Top Trucks Report!
Check Out the Latest Top Trucks Report!

View all Fixya Reports

Top Volkswagen Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

Bradley
Bradley

Level 2 Expert

105 Answers

Thomas Perkins
Thomas Perkins

Level 3 Expert

15088 Answers

Are you a Volkswagen Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...