k20 New Member Joined Feb 3, 2008 Messages 64 Jul 6, 2009 #1 I was following my friend in his EK9 on the weekend and the 1st time he hit the V-tec Black smoke came out the back . Any ideas what he should check ?? He said it use a little oil but not much
I was following my friend in his EK9 on the weekend and the 1st time he hit the V-tec Black smoke came out the back . Any ideas what he should check ?? He said it use a little oil but not much
shooter mcgavan 98 ek9 Joined Sep 12, 2008 Messages 1,150 Jul 6, 2009 #2 black smoke is generally due to over fuelling.check ignition timing, fuel pressure reg maybe.is it stock?
black smoke is generally due to over fuelling.check ignition timing, fuel pressure reg maybe.is it stock?
C civiclife New Member Joined Mar 7, 2009 Messages 354 Jul 7, 2009 #4 sounds like its running rich .try replacing ignition components if it is really horrible. a tune up is most likely needed
sounds like its running rich .try replacing ignition components if it is really horrible. a tune up is most likely needed
rvm admin Staff member Joined Apr 15, 2006 Messages 10,695 Car(s) EK9/Civic Jul 8, 2009 #5 What ecu are you running? stock?
