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Old Apr 6, 2025 | 08:56 AM
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I have a question, i dont have white smoke on start up but on complete stops and red lights i have white smoke on take off untill the truck warms up, then it disappears any help is appreciated
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Old Apr 6, 2025 | 09:13 AM
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Welcome to he forum! Year and engine may help to get some input from the community.
 
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Thanks! 2006 6.0 superduty haha forgot to put the most important part
 
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Notice any fluid loss or fluctuations from normal on your gauges?
 
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Originally Posted by Eman85
Notice any fluid loss or fluctuations from normal on your gauges?
not right off i did have to fill the coolant tank it was pretty low and the oil was low but i changed the oil and other than that nothing crazy weird
 
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Coolant and oil don't evaporate, low is a sign. Coolant in cylinders gives off white smoke. 6.0L are well known for problems especially head gaskets.
 
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Post your question in the 6.0 sub forum. You’ll get a lot of help over there.
 
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Okay bet thanks
 
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