Postby CD4Accord » November 1st, 2010, 5:43 pm
That actually sounds to me like its time to change your glow plugs....
Do you use the preheat function (turn ignition to on, wait until the orange engine heating light goes out, then start)
If so, try the preheat function about 3 or 4 times before starting.. It might help with the black smoke on startup, but odds are you have to change those glow plugs anyway..
NGK is the best one available but its hard to find it sometimes as lange used to bring it in but with no real consistency.. There is another brand on the market called Kitahara, but it doesnt last half as long as the NGK....