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The Causes of Excess Smoke from the Chevrolet Matiz

Model: Chevrolet Matiz MK 1 - Years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Part: Checks and maintenance

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In this video, see how the YouTuber identified various reasons why the Chevrolet Matiz was producing so much smoke. Firstly, it was due to the fact that, being a dual-fuel vehicle (petrol/LPG), the previous owner had neglected maintenance (as often happens with these dual-fuel systems).

A problem was then found with the cylinder head, necessitating the replacement of not only the gasket but the entire head, sourced from a used parts supplier. Since the car continued to emit a lot of black smoke, it was ultimately discovered that the issue was with the catalytic converter, which contained some truly terrible contaminants.

Once cleaned, the vehicle returned to proper functioning: these are the main reasons for the smoke emitted from the exhaust.


Updated on 6 September 2026 by ScegliAuto


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