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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 06:03 AM
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My 06 dodge puffs white smoke even after running at interstate speeds for hours. No check engine light and gauges are fine. Any ideas?
 
Old Nov 3, 2009 | 06:05 AM
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is it using any motor oil at all?
 
Old Nov 3, 2009 | 07:39 AM
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Make sure the oil isn't getting diluted with diesel. Also what mods on the truck, last time you changed the air and fuel filters, filled up recently at the same/different station??
 
Old Nov 3, 2009 | 09:26 AM
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No it's not using any oil and just changed air and fuel filter a few days ago but haven't noticed any difference. Pretty much stock straight pipe exhaust, bm boost fooler and k&n air filter. I use fleetgaurd fuel filter. Smokes heavily at start up even on a warm day. Could it be an injector issue?
 
Old Nov 3, 2009 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by fastlaneconst
Smokes heavily at start up even on a warm day.
It smokes white heavily? Have you looked for a cracked fuel line or any kind of leak in the fuel system? It could be sucking air into the fuel.
 

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Old Nov 3, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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Sounds to me like an injector is very unhappy with you. watch your oil level closely, if you are making oil you have an injector stuck open. Pretty common.
 
Old Nov 3, 2009 | 09:32 PM
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It does seem to be gaining a slight amount on the dip stick. Is there anyway to remendy this without replacing the injector? Should I replace all six and what is a good aftermarket replacement?
 
Old Nov 3, 2009 | 11:38 PM
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Unfortunately the only real fix for a bad injector is to pull it and either have it rebuilt or replace it. If you can figure out which one is bad you could have a local injector shop rebuild it. The best bet is probably to pull all of them and have them tested.
 
Old Nov 4, 2009 | 10:28 AM
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my advise is to pull all 6 and send them to industrial injection for testing and repair. The truck will be down while 1 is out, so pull all 6. That way you don't wind up here again in 3 months.
 
Old Nov 4, 2009 | 11:23 AM
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What's the cost difference on repairing the original injectors and replace with an aftermarket upgrade
 

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