c270 black smoke

[nick b]

hi all,can anyone help me,ran out of diesel 2 days ago,since refuel have had black smoke coming from exhaust now and again,any idea's ?

 

[142 TPL]

Black smoke would indicate over fueling. I would start by changing the air and fuel filter and see if that cures it. Could be that you have sucked up some crap from the tank so some injector cleaner wouldn't go a miss either.

 

[Rans Flyer]

I had major black smoke problems with my ML270, in the end I replaced the inlet manifold( the flaps must have been worn) and it's now clean as a whistle.

 

[nick b]

Nice 1 for your help,are they an easy job or should i take to garage

 

[142 TPL]

Air filter is straight forward and the fuel filter is easy just make sure you fill it with fresh fuel before fitting or you will have a problem getting it started and use Mercedes filters