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Oct 24, 2012 | 12:50 AM

birdogron

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Blue smoke

OK, I've got 120,00 miles. I use a block heater for cold starts because if I don't, the motor sounds like it will grenade on me. It seems the injectors are the problem. At warm starts it's hard to notice the injector problem. I got a hold of Hot Shots Secret oil additive and there was definately smoke right at start up, but it had a different smell. The smoke went away. About a month went by and now I have blue smoke about 6 miles after initial warm up and while idling at that point. Also, I removed my chip to bring the truck back to stock (less catalytic converter.) The smoke is noticable for sure. EGR valve? Any ideas?

Jan 31, 2013 | 12:30 PM

dc3655

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For the last month, I've had the same problem. It took 1.5 qts of oil to get me back to normal level on the dipstick today, so I know mine is burning the oil. I tried Rev-X in the last month and the problem only seemed to get worse. Did you figure your problem out yet?

Jan 31, 2013 | 04:03 PM

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Turned out to be the turbo dumping oil directly into the exhaust. $1500. repair. He replaced the old turbo with a rebuilt.

Feb 1, 2013 | 01:41 AM

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Turned out to be the turbo dumping oil directly into the exhaust. $1500. repair. He replaced the old turbo with a rebuilt.

That's what I was afraid of. I'll be bummed if this turbo only lasted me 25k miles. I'm surprised that they aren't able to repair the turbo rather than just replacing it. I guess it's time to start saving up. Thanks for the help.

Aug 1, 2013 | 11:25 PM

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yeah I used super secret oil additive and it relieved the STICTION on the injectors. I did work.

Aug 1, 2013 | 11:33 PM

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Head Gasket?

OK, I had pressure tests done in two different places. My super diesel mechanic who I am related to can't find the leak. He did the rear end lift up for the egr and still can't find it. It has been narrowed down to the head gasket I think. My question is this. Has anybody heard of a head gasket sealant that works on high pressure diesels? 6L 2006. I researched online about several different ones and they all have something to say about their competition. I'm looking at $3500. including the cooler vs $130+ for the stop leak. I just can't see the stop leak working. I am using 1/2 gallon of water per hundred miles. Oil in water, no water in oil. Looking for some advice from a pro. Thank you for taking the time to respond. I am birdogron@yahoo.com.

Aug 1, 2013 | 11:56 PM

jswartz84

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If the stop leak will plug the headgasket leaks then what else is it going to plug up? I wouldn't do it but that just my opinion.

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Aug 2, 2013 | 06:45 AM

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OK, I had pressure tests done in two different places. My super diesel mechanic who I am related to can't find the leak. He did the rear end lift up for the egr and still can't find it. It has been narrowed down to the head gasket I think. My question is this. Has anybody heard of a head gasket sealant that works on high pressure diesels? 6L 2006. I researched online about several different ones and they all have something to say about their competition. I'm looking at $3500. including the cooler vs $130+ for the stop leak. I just can't see the stop leak working. I am using 1/2 gallon of water per hundred miles. Oil in water, no water in oil. Looking for some advice from a pro. Thank you for taking the time to respond. I am birdogron@yahoo.com.

If you have oil in the coolant your oil cooler has failed, so I would get that repaired before you condemn the head gaskets. You will need to do a cooling system flush with some type of degreaser like simple green to get all of the oil out of the cooling system.