problems with the timing gear, a failing fuel pump, or issues with the cylinder head or a leaking head gasket. Again, an occasional exhale of white or black smoke when accelerating hard is acceptable.

In addition to indicating a possible problem ... cause of this type of smoke, you should have the vehicle checked out by a qualified mechanic as soon as possible. Black, sooty smoke is usually ...

While white smoke coming from your ... or fuel system issues, while black smoke signals excessive fuel consumption. If these problems aren’t solved, they can lead to complications with the ...