Notices
Pre-Power Stroke Diesel (7.3L IDI & 6.9L) Diesel Topics Only

Burning Oil??

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 23, 2006 | 12:36 PM
  #1  
bassproguy07's Avatar
bassproguy07
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 831
Likes: 0
From: Katy, Texas
Burning Oil??

When i really punch it, it smells like theres burning oil, is it cuz the oil is bad or is there sumthing wrong?
 
Reply
Old Jan 23, 2006 | 06:27 PM
  #2  
cookie88's Avatar
cookie88
FTE Leadership Emeritus
20 Year Member
Liked
Joined: May 2001
Posts: 13,653
Likes: 6
From: Cabot, Arkansas
FTE Emeritus
Is it smoking? Leaking? Oil level low?
 
Reply
Old Jan 23, 2006 | 06:35 PM
  #3  
bassproguy07's Avatar
bassproguy07
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 831
Likes: 0
From: Katy, Texas
Yah a little smoke but i figured that would be typical diesel smoke, its kind of a dark gray to black color
 
Reply
Old Jan 23, 2006 | 06:50 PM
  #4  
bigredtruckmi's Avatar
bigredtruckmi
Lead Driver
Veteran: Navy
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 7,782
Likes: 221
From: Huntington Indiana
Club FTE Gold Member
sounds normal to me. Any drop in oil level on dipstick? If not just relax and enjoy smoking the competition. Also might not have complete combustion of fuel. Also check real close for fuel leak if you smell raw fuel in the cab.
 

Last edited by bigredtruckmi; Jan 23, 2006 at 06:54 PM.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Blake Moyer
1997 - 2003 F150
6
Apr 16, 2013 11:21 PM
dwags15
Bio-diesel, Propane & Alternative Diesel Engine Fuels
42
Apr 2, 2007 06:45 PM
makthenif
3.8 & 4.2L V6
5
Jan 15, 2007 10:29 PM
Kenworth
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
6
Jan 16, 2003 10:59 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:26 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE