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Hi just wondering if this is normal or anyone have a clue of fault. My 155 thp is only 3 months old and less than 1500 miles on the clock. I have had two engine issues the first one I mentioned on a previous post where I lost power which turned out to be one of the spark plug connections had popped off. The same issue happened again a month later but cured itself within a mile I of course checked spark plug connections and all were solid. My issue now is the debris that I am assuming is coming from exhaust and somehow spraying onto rear end of car. Has anyone else had this issue? See attached photo. The reasons I think the exhaust is the culprit are that it is more prominent at the exhaust side and the sides of the car are clear so rules out road spray.
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Soot from the exhaust. Normal. Did you know that modern direct injection engines produce more particulate matter(soot) than a diesel; it's true.Originally posted by cyclone
It is in the handbook. Satisfied.
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Ah well just have to wash it monthly instead of every two month. Joking of course.Comment
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Steady! I have already upgraded to car shampoo from my usual "smart price" washing up liquid. Don't want to spoil her.Comment
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He'll be along later to recommend the wire brillo pad for those hard to remove splattered bugs and tar spots 
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Brillo! Do you think I am made of money already use wire wool borrowed from my work.Comment
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I found the wire brush a wee bit too severe.Comment
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With a THP that new, the burn may be a bit uneven, and the exhaust may need bedding in a bit
Give it a while, and maybe give it a good blast down the motorway for 5 minutes, to burn everything up a bit. Longer if you have the nerve with a new motor :-)
Keep an eye on it tho, as the mixture settings may be offsigpicJog on NoddyComment
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