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Black smoke from S Class
Last week you wrote about DPF clogging to contaminate lubricating oil. My computer says I have a reduced oil level but the dip stick confirms correct amount. I get black smoke on accelerating.
Asked on 18 July 2011 by markwrongrugby
Answered by
Honest John
If you are getting black smoke then the car doesn't have a DPF or if it does it isn't working.
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