black smoke on start up

beakerdoo

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my 2012 e63 amg on start up puffs a few thin clouds of black smoke out.once warm stops..whats the bad news guys ?? forgot to add.its using a litre of oil every 7 - 8 weeks

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This is often said to be normal on the AMG, could be just a little oil from the compressor.
 
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Ok cheers bud.mb is going to look at it on monday as still under warranty..
 
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This is often said to be normal on the AMG, could be just a little oil from the compressor.
it dosnt have a compressor.it has turbos. apologies if thats what your talking about.
 

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it dosnt have a compressor.it has turbos. apologies if thats what your talking about.

Same the re the smoke ;) Always best to let it idle just a second or 2 before turning off.
 

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Black smoke = fuel. Probably running a little rich when cold. Inlet air temp sensor could be out of adjustment - part of the MAF. No great sweat as long as OK when warm.
 


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