white smoke??

[strokethis02]

what does it mean if your truck is cold and you start it and a cloud of white smoke blows out? ive noticed my dads does the same...any help would be nice. thanks eric.

[Powerstroke_soldier]

Hey whats up Eric, You mean when the motor is cold, or when its cold outside?

[HeavyAssault]

FYI this is a FOR SALE section. The tech forums are listed on the main page.

[GM Duraturd]

Its normal to smoke some white when its cold. All diesels do it.

This should be moved to a different section.

[strokethis02]

Originally Posted by Powerstroke_soldier

Hey whats up Eric, You mean when the motor is cold, or when its cold outside?

whats up man, and when the motor is cold.

[strokethis02]

Originally Posted by HeavyAssault

FYI this is a FOR SALE section. The tech forums are listed on the main page.

how do i change it and etc?

[66Bronco]

One of two minor things: fuel filter or dirty injectors. Replace filter, run a bottle of injector cleaner, should go away. Am currently having same issue on startup due to me being neglectful in filter maintenance. Hope this helps.

[Powerstroke_soldier]

Originally Posted by GM Duraturd

Its normal to smoke some white when its cold. All diesels do it.

This should be moved to a different section.

Yeah this should be moved to a different section, but I screw up some times to. Dont worry about it. And as Duraturd stated above it is normal for Diesel to spit alil white smoke when its cold. Especially when they have some miles on them. But taking care of your filters and stuff should take care of the problem. How many miles do you have?

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Last edited by Powerstroke_soldier : 07-20-2009 at 12:49 AM.

[strokethis02]

Originally Posted by Powerstroke_soldier

Yeah this should be moved to a different section, but I screw up some times to. Dont worry about it. And as Duraturd stated above it is normal for Diesel to spit alil white smoke when its cold. Especially when they have some miles on them. But taking care of your filters and stuff should take care of the problem. How many miles do you have?

212,000? im almost positive.

[Dirk]

212k and only during startup? If the smoke goes away after a few seconds..


I would ignore it. Unburnt fuel

Issues? Most likely worn out glow plugs. Could be worn rings or sticky injectors when cold.


Again, ignore it unless it is REALLY bad.