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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 07:50 AM
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Problem and the check engine light

Just purchased 99 F250 7.3. Could there be any problems with glow plugs/injectors etc. that wouldn't cause the check engine light to warn about by staying on.

I have noticed, twice now, that when I started the truck in the morning I got some white smoke out the exhaust for 15 to 20 seconds. It then goes away. This is after probably 15 starts total. Don't think there's a head gasket problem. Antifreeze level still on max mark. Just wondered if maybe injector leaking every now and then causing the smoke or if I have another problem not setting a trouble code.

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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 08:49 AM
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how many miles, what is the temp out side. if it is cold it could just be condensation.
 
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 02:34 PM
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145,000mi temp 47
 
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 02:49 PM
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Dang, where are you that it's 47 degrees outside? I'm jealous!
 
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