Q: Black smoke from engine
Hello, after 5 minutes since starting my car i noticed black smoke coming from the hood and exhaust.
I popped the hood and noticed black smoke coming from the engine (around manifold) and exhaust when i rev the engine.
My exhaust manifold has been cracked for a while but hasnt produced black smoke until today.
My engine also feels like it is losing power as i have to step harder on the accelerator.
Any thoughts on what it might be?
My car has 158450 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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