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Old 10-09-2010, 07:02 PM
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Getting a lot of blue gray smoke at idle (people staring). Seems to go away with some revs. I am 3000 miles from home. I have been using diesel kleen. No misfire, good gas MPG, no check engine light. Is it OK drive it home like this?
 

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Old 10-09-2010, 07:51 PM
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Bad Injectors...
 
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Old 10-09-2010, 08:02 PM
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gonna need to know a bit more on the truck to say that for sure, but it sure sounds like injectors to me, check the oil level and see if it's a little more full than it should be, cause that is also another sign
 
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Old 10-09-2010, 10:43 PM
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Ok, I'm thinking it's the injectors also. The question is can I drive it 2000 some miles home without a problem or do I need to get it fixed first. It a 2003 Duramax. The injectors were replaced at 40k, and now the truck has 100k.
 
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Old 10-09-2010, 11:09 PM
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I'd get it checked out. I'd worry a cylinder could heat way up. Where are you now? Maybe someone can recommend a good shop.
 
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Old 10-10-2010, 12:03 AM
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Carmel, CA
 
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Old 10-10-2010, 01:00 AM
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I could get recommendation for 250 miles south and maybe 250 miles north, but hopefully someone can chime in about somewhere closer. Where are you headed after there?
 
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Old 10-10-2010, 01:48 AM
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id put money on it is ur injectors. i wouldnt recomend driving it 2000 miles.
 
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Old 10-10-2010, 10:35 AM
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I 15 thru Vegas then I 70 thru Colorado then to Mpls. MN. Thanks for the replys
 
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Old 10-10-2010, 11:22 AM
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To bad u arent closer to me already you will prolly go right by me on your way to minneapolis. if you get closer and need some help let me know. there is a pretty good shop in sioux city to get injectors from. just keep us updated
 


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