Smoking Hilux

[keptenjim]

I have a low-mileage Hilux - 5000mls - 2015 model. The engine warning light on the dash came on one day and stayed on for about two engine cycles, and then extinguished. About then I noticed the exhaust was smoking when the car was idling. I took the car back to the dealership and asked them to sort it out since it is still under guarantee. I understand they changed the DPF. Well after about 30 miles or so, the engine warning light came on and again, black smoke was observed from the exhaust when idling. I took it back and they told me that they believe it was faulty wiring to the exhaust system that was causing this problem. So they put in a temporary connection to see if the engine warning light was going to come back. Well, it didn't but the smoking never stopped. They asked me to bring the car back and they've had it for about 3 weeks now. They completely replaced a wiring loom and they phone me this morning and tell me that "its much better". I asked them if it was still smoking and they said "Well yes it is but we don't think as much and we think the reason is because you travel short distances"

 

I don't know it just doesn't sound right - no sign of smoke until the first time the engine warning light came on, then suddenly I have a smoking exhaust! About a week ago I was parked at Tescos behind a '14 reg Hilux that was idling - I saw no trace of smoke at all

 

Could I ask a favour of any reasonably low-mileage Hilux owner who reads this to report back and let me know what sort of smoke emissions they observe from their idling vehicle? I have to know what's acceptable before agreeing to collect my car

 

Many thanks

[Stubby]

I have a low-mileage Hilux - 5000mls - 2015 model. The engine warning light on the dash came on one day and stayed on for about two engine cycles, and then extinguished. About then I noticed the exhaust was smoking when the car was idling. I took the car back to the dealership and asked them to sort it out since it is still under guarantee. I understand they changed the DPF. Well after about 30 miles or so, the engine warning light came on and again, black smoke was observed from the exhaust when idling. I took it back and they told me that they believe it was faulty wiring to the exhaust system that was causing this problem. So they put in a temporary connection to see if the engine warning light was going to come back. Well, it didn't but the smoking never stopped. They asked me to bring the car back and they've had it for about 3 weeks now. They completely replaced a wiring loom and they phone me this morning and tell me that "its much better". I asked them if it was still smoking and they said "Well yes it is but we don't think as much and we think the reason is because you travel short distances"

 

I don't know it just doesn't sound right - no sign of smoke until the first time the engine warning light came on, then suddenly I have a smoking exhaust! About a week ago I was parked at Tescos behind a '14 reg Hilux that was idling - I saw no trace of smoke at all

 

Could I ask a favour of any reasonably low-mileage Hilux owner who reads this to report back and let me know what sort of smoke emissions they observe from their idling vehicle? I have to know what's acceptable before agreeing to collect my car

 

Many thanks

 

EGR valve stuck open ?

[Rich Rule]

Idling when warm or cold start mate?

 

Not really noticed much smoke from mine. 65 plate with 12000 miles.

 

Have you had it serviced at the correct intervals?

[woody paul]

Have they check fuel filters and air cleaner + pipe work to air cleaner.

[josharb87]

Hilux's don't smoke, i wouldn't accept it back if it smokes even a little.

 

Mines a 2015 3.0 auto, brought it new, now on 65,000km no smoke ever

 

99%long journeys, but when its minus 10 or lower in the morning i'll let it idle 10 minutes to warm up, no smoke.

[keptenjim]

Idling when warm or cold start mate?

 

Not really noticed much smoke from mine. 65 plate with 12000 miles.

 

Have you had it serviced at the correct intervals?

 

Idling when warm. Only one service so far due to low mileage but serviced at the correct time by the dealers.

[Rich Rule]

Same as Josh for me.

 

Bought new, no smoke noticed and ten to allow it to warm up a bit in the morning.

 

Where as my Navara, that truck smoked more than Bob Marley!!

[keptenjim]

Have they check fuel filters and air cleaner + pipe work to air cleaner.

 

I'm sure they've looked at the most obvious things. I get the impression they want me out of their lives!

[keptenjim]

Hilux's don't smoke, i wouldn't accept it back if it smokes even a little.

 

Mines a 2015 3.0 auto, brought it new, now on 65,000km no smoke ever

 

99%long journeys, but when its minus 10 or lower in the morning i'll let it idle 10 minutes to warm up, no smoke.

 

That's the way I'm thinking. There was no progression - one day its fine, next day its smoking after the warning light comes on

[woody paul]

I'm sure they've looked at the most obvious things. I get the impression they want me out of their lives!

 

Not always check easiest things, got a mate with a Nissan, he bought it secondhand then it would not kick down and pull ( should have said an auto ) took it to a garage how put it on computer and said EGR problem which they change still played up on dual carriage way over taking. So he took it to a little old school garage who said that will be your filters, queried the problem.