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SMOKE
When I first start my truck in the morning ESPECIALLY when its cold outside it smokes like crazy!!
Its NOT black smoke, its like a whitish smoke and it smokes until it warms up then it goes away. It didnt start until I put the tuner on it and it got worse when it got super cold out..
Any help is appreciated.
Thank you,
Rob
Its NOT black smoke, its like a whitish smoke and it smokes until it warms up then it goes away. It didnt start until I put the tuner on it and it got worse when it got super cold out..
Any help is appreciated.
Thank you,
Rob
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I use Rotella Synthetic 5w 40 and i have the truck setup on a remote starter. Im sure it cycles long enough but not twice.
I am deff going to start using my block heater. That brings me to another ?
When my truck is plugged in can I start it with the remote starter for approx 20 minutes?
Thank you
I am deff going to start using my block heater. That brings me to another ?
When my truck is plugged in can I start it with the remote starter for approx 20 minutes?
Thank you
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Keep a close eye on antifreeze level if it is dropping even a little then you know what the white smoke is.
check out head gasket and stud kits on this fourm
-R-
check out head gasket and stud kits on this fourm
-R-
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I was saying, leave the truck plugged in all night then start the truck while it is still plugged in for approx 20 minutes.. Will it hurt anything?
I usuall let is warm up for 20 min via remote start. but if i have to go out to unplug it the remote start is pretty much pointless
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Dont you need to pull the cab to replace the gaskets / studs? Are there any other upgrades that can be done while doing this? Im considering it... Thank you,
Rob
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I was saying, leave the truck plugged in all night then start the truck while it is still plugged in for approx 20 minutes.. Will it hurt anything?
I usuall let is warm up for 20 min via remote start. but if i have to go out to unplug it the remote start is pretty much pointless
I usuall let is warm up for 20 min via remote start. but if i have to go out to unplug it the remote start is pretty much pointless
Ahhh ok.
Warming for 20 min is too long --- you risk other things.
Warm it for 10 min is not bad...
Did you get latest flash that cures cold starting problems?