2016 Mitsubishi Triton (MQ) — Repair Solution

2.4L 4N15 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Manual · Blowing Smoke · Engine

Mitsubishi Triton (MQ) Blowing Smoke Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Mitsubishi
Model: Triton (MQ)
Year: 2016
Engine: 2.4L 4N15 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Manual
Kilometres: 216,000
Area: Engine
Category: Blowing Smoke

Customer Complaint

Excessive white smoke intermittently coming from the tailpipe.

Problem Summary

Vehicle presented with the DPF warning light illuminated and intermittent heavy white smoke from the tailpipe. No fault codes were stored. The vehicle performed well aside from the smoke.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Quick Facts

CodeMITMQ16156
Vehicle2016 Mitsubishi Triton (MQ)
Engine2.4L 4N15 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Manual
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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