'03 4Runner V8 - Black exhaust residue - something to be concerned?

Hi all. I am noticing my '03 4Runner V8's exhaust pipe has a small amount of black carbon built-up. It could be easily wiped clean. Is this something to be concerned? I also own a '01 4Runner, and it's exhaust is clean as the day I drove it off the lot.

Your help is greatly appreciated.

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I think from memory it has to do with the fuel mixture but I had a '90

4Runner (no longer) for over 10 years and it had the same build up on the end of the tail pipe for years and it ran fine as is.
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Rob

If you do not have a check engine light and you pass emissions tests, you do not have anything to worry about. It wouldn't hurt to check your air filter though.

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Ray O

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