Black smoke coming out back after idling. What are possible problems and fixes?

Asked by Cassidyrae Jul 11, 2014 at 03:23 PM about the 2006 BMW X5 4.4i AWD

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Black smoke is typically un burnt fuel. Possibly spark plugs fouling out.

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