1996 Honda Civic white and black smoke

1996 HONDA CIVIC
102,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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HONDAHURLEY
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hi bought a 1996 civic the car was parked for a bout six months now when i start it there is a lot of white smoke so i let the engine run up to norm temp the smoke cleared but when u rev the engine there is lots of black smoke can any one help me? plz
Dec 13, 2009 at 9:37 AM
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RASMATAZ
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White smoke could be just condensation but if it continues be concern, as for the blacky you're running too rich could be caused by the following

A bad O2 sensor, excessive fuel pressure (bad fuel pressure regulator or plugged return line), leaky fuel injectors, dirty air filter or restricted air inlet, or a defective coolant sensor that prevents the engine management system from going into closed loop mode.
Dec 13, 2009 at 12:32 PM