White Smoke
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White Smoke
Hey Guys,
New to the deisel thing and I have another ?. When I start my truck in the morning I have to turn it over a few times and then when it starts it has some white smoke for a min or so, after the start up it is fine. So what would you guys recomend to check first.
THANKS for all of your help and info!!!!
1996 F350 crewcab dually - 138,000 miles
Thanks,
The Brain Dead
New to the deisel thing and I have another ?. When I start my truck in the morning I have to turn it over a few times and then when it starts it has some white smoke for a min or so, after the start up it is fine. So what would you guys recomend to check first.
THANKS for all of your help and info!!!!
1996 F350 crewcab dually - 138,000 miles
Thanks,
The Brain Dead
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From: Bonney Lake, WA
As Frost13 said, the white smoke is normal, and it's a result of the cranking you need to do before the truck fires. The white smoke is actually unburned fuel, which accumulates in the exhaust system, etc. To reduce the amount of time you need to spend cranking, either plug the truck in overnight, or give it more time for the glow plugs to warm things up.
On a cold morning, I'll turn the key to start the glow plugs, let them cycle for 20 seconds, then turn the key off, turn it back on, and wait for the WTS light to go out. The truck fires quicker, and produces less smoke.
On a cold morning, I'll turn the key to start the glow plugs, let them cycle for 20 seconds, then turn the key off, turn it back on, and wait for the WTS light to go out. The truck fires quicker, and produces less smoke.
