2.2 Puma defender smoke on gear change normal?

[cafe latte]

I went to the range today and someone told me about some black smoke as I reversed back. I then had everyone watch as I drove up the range apparently there was a puff of black smoke as I changed gear but no other time. I tried the reversing thing again when I came back and there was a puff of black as I took off but it went as I came back.
Is this a problem or is it normal?
Cheers
Chris

[Tombie]

Pretty normal and many other diesel brands do it also.

And you have a nice, really tight engine that's trying to bed in.. Don't worry about it.

[ProjectDirector]

I get the same in mine when I try reverse and also if I give a bit. (2013)

[DiscoMick]

Just blowing out a bit of gunk. Getting it out is a good thing. This is assuming it is properly tuned, of course.

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[cafe latte]

Thanks guys, good to know I was a bit worried.
Curious if they all do it though.
Chris

[Toxic_Avenger]

Just give it a bit of redline for a good time. The old Italian tune up

Breaking in an engine is a polarizing subject. Some believe you need to baby it during the break-in process, others believe you need to give it a good whipping to assist with the bed-in of piston rings etc. Many manufacturers have a rolling road break-in process at the end of the production line, which allows the engine to be put under load at a range of RPM.

My advice, for what it's worth (bugger all) is just to drive normally as you'd expect to drive a new car, and monitor it. By all means, let the dealership know in passing, but if it gets worse, follow up accordingly.