Notices
6.7L Power Stroke Diesel 2011-current Ford Powerstroke 6.7 L turbo diesel engine

Chasing smoke

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 14, 2020 | 12:23 AM
  #1  
silentchaos's Avatar
silentchaos
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Nov 2019
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Chasing smoke

Hello all. I am trying to chase down what is causing my truck to smoke. I have noticed it more the last few days since the temperature dropped (~30*). I've had the truck for 2 years now, and it's currently at 2013 with 130k, has been on a diet prior to buying it. Ever since I bought it always had a haze at idle, regardless of temp, I figured it was because of mods. I've noticed the last few days it has been puffing white/bluish smoke when letting off the throttle, even up to warm temp (oil temp 190). It will let out a big puff and only when letting off the throttle, not at idle or while cruising.

I don't see any coolant loss or discoloration, no leaks. Pulled the oil cap and "normal" amount of blow by. The smoke smells like fuel and not a coolant or oil smell. I used forscan and monitored the injectors and the fuel balance are within +/- 1.5mg and fuel quantity are within 0.3mg of each other. The truck runs great, no hesitation, never skips a beat.

I'm scratching my head with this one, I'm not sure if I'm just chasing my own tail but I would like to find the issue before it becomes a bigger issue. It doesn't seem like it's an injector sticking, I have seen trucks with bad injectors that have a smoke screen behind them and billowing smoke. No codes at all.

This is the best I can find to illustrate the color of the smoke, first 15 seconds of the video.
 
Reply
Old Nov 14, 2020 | 02:55 PM
  #2  
Fatz29708's Avatar
Fatz29708
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2020
Posts: 396
Likes: 10
From: Fort Mill SC
hard to tell but it appears white but there was a hint of blue, white is coolant, blue is fuel. what does is smell like?, coolant will have a kinda sweet bitter smell.
are all your fluids at the correct level?
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
94 7.3idi
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L)
62
Oct 6, 2022 02:38 PM
bad12jr
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L)
2
Feb 1, 2009 09:56 PM
southbound35west
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel
3
Jul 18, 2007 12:35 PM
greed1978
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
5
Jan 31, 2005 11:00 PM
3greenfordsagain
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
3
Aug 27, 2004 12:19 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:34 PM.

story-0
10 Ways Ford is LOSING to the Competition

Slideshow: 10 ways Ford is losing to the competition

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-15 09:52:01


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 6 Best Deals Available on New Fords & Lincolns Right Now

Some great targets in today's expensive world.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-15 09:35:19


VIEW MORE
story-2
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level

Slideshow: The VelociRaptor Expedition gains a lift, upgraded suspension, Brembo brakes, and trail-ready equipment while retaining the stock 440-horsepower EcoBoost V6.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-12 11:01:55


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Slideshow: Top 10 Fords at 2026 Ford Nationals

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 11:10:08


VIEW MORE
story-4
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Based on years of owning multiple modern Ford products.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 10:53:36


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

SPONSORED: From muddy boots to rain-soaked cargo, these upgrades address some of the most common frustrations Ford truck owners face every day.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-08 18:50:34


VIEW MORE
story-6
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-9
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE