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Old Oct 16, 2016 | 10:30 PM
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I have a 2016 Z06 automatic, I've been told by friends that they have noticed some black smoke from the exhaust when I accelerate hard from a stand still, is this normal? Performance wise, it feels strong!
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Old Oct 16, 2016 | 10:55 PM
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some type of power enrichment probably. but that's what kills the cats.. warranty? i wouldn't be concerned, these computers are very sensitive if something is going on "not designed to do" you'll be tipped of to the check engine light.
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Old Oct 17, 2016 | 10:47 AM
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When you're standing on it, it's burning fuel! (and they are set to run a tad rich). Mine does the same. Rejoice in the unleashing of whoop a$$!
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When you're standing on it, it's burning fuel! (and they are set to run a tad rich). Mine does the same. Rejoice in the unleashing of whoop a$$!
To the OP here you should be good here. But if it get to look like you are spraying to kill bugs from it that is a diff story. Car is burning fuel running rich like these other guys have said.. Robert
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Normal for the DI motors
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All cars put out black smoke when initially at 100% throttle. Some more than others. Your Z06 can dump a ton of fuel so it's more pronounced.
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