Fuel injector leak on Dodge Dakota

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

Black smoke from the tail pipe, hard starting, and a rough idle can be caused by a leaking fuel injector. With the air cleaner removed and the engine idling, fuel can be seen leaking from around the injector (O-ring leak), or from the nozzle (fuel injector leak).

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