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So I have this 2010 F250 with roughly about 110k and Ive been chasing this occasional white (maybe even blueish) smoke for some time. Doesnt do it all the time, but when it does, dont be behind me. Total smoke screen. Only does it when the engine is under a “load”. Meaning it wont do it while in Park or Neutral. When it does it, will get a large plume when leaving from a stop and you can see it slowly diminish and even go away as more speed is gained. Continue driving and it goes away completely. It will eventually come back “unannounced” and go away again.
Of course it isnt consistent or doing it on a regular basis, so I cant take it anywhere. Ive even tried tracking it on Trip A to see if there is a pattern to it. Past few times have been 3xx, 2x, 1xx miles between resets. It isnt showing a regen when it happens either. It seems to run normal, no loss in power, no MIL. Doesnt even drive differently when it throws up the smoke screen.
I do seem to be getting some puking from the degas, but not a lot. May not even be related. I only say that, because Ive seen some residue on the bottle and other areas near it. Residue could even be from when it was in the shop getting the oil cooler replaced.
I have some videos on my phone of it happening, if thatll help anyone be able to help me.
It doesnt scream to be head gasket to me, but Im by no means a diesel expert. First one Ive personally owned. I thinking maybe EGR or EGR cooler(s).
Im going to replace the degas bottle cap to see if that stops any puking (even if there is any), it doesnt look to be an OEM Motorcraft cap. Im considering picking up a combustion gas tester too, but dont know if that will help me any.
Of course it isnt consistent or doing it on a regular basis, so I cant take it anywhere. Ive even tried tracking it on Trip A to see if there is a pattern to it. Past few times have been 3xx, 2x, 1xx miles between resets. It isnt showing a regen when it happens either. It seems to run normal, no loss in power, no MIL. Doesnt even drive differently when it throws up the smoke screen.
I do seem to be getting some puking from the degas, but not a lot. May not even be related. I only say that, because Ive seen some residue on the bottle and other areas near it. Residue could even be from when it was in the shop getting the oil cooler replaced.
I have some videos on my phone of it happening, if thatll help anyone be able to help me.
It doesnt scream to be head gasket to me, but Im by no means a diesel expert. First one Ive personally owned. I thinking maybe EGR or EGR cooler(s).
Im going to replace the degas bottle cap to see if that stops any puking (even if there is any), it doesnt look to be an OEM Motorcraft cap. Im considering picking up a combustion gas tester too, but dont know if that will help me any.