Experiencing Gray smoke exits exhaust under heavy load near Manchester, NH?
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Common Causes for Gray smoke exits exhaust under heavy load
- Exhaust leak
- Catalytic converter restriction
- Oxygen sensor fault
- EGR system fault
- Evaporative emissions leak
- Load-related flow, pressure, or mechanical limitation
Related Diagnostic Trouble Codes
These codes frequently trigger or accompany Gray smoke exits exhaust under heavy load:
P0420
Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1
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P0430
Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 2
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P0401
EGR A Flow Insufficient Detected
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P0455
EVAP System Leak Detected - Large Leak
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P0130
O2 Sensor Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 1
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