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Billowing white smoke when cold, engine runs good

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Old 01-30-2008, 09:25 PM
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Billowing white smoke when cold, engine runs good

We've had some cold spells here in the Oh-Hi-Oh and recently I've noticed a hefty amount of white smoke chugging out the tail when I first take off in the morning. Truck is plugged in every night. Smoke clears up after a couple of minutes or after the turbo spools, whichever comes first. Runs fine with no miss or anything unusual. Just smoke.

Oil level looks good, filters changed at proper intervals with OEM parts (bonus of living between a Dodge dealer and Cummins Bridgeway).

Still under warranty, take her to the dealer? Dump some PS in and run the bujeebers out of her? One then the other, or just don't worry about it?

Advice appreciated! Thanks!
Old 01-30-2008, 09:57 PM
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Oops, just realized this should be in Engine/Drivetrain. My bad.
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It is normal for these temps
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Normal I see it every morning too. It's when it takes alot of cranking and fuel in oil is when you should be worried.
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Thanks for the replies. I feel much better now.
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