White smoke and bad shake

Tiny
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Hi there,

I would start with having a wet & dry compression test done as I feel that your problem will be ring related, if this is so, you should consider re building the engine.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Friday, October 9th, 2020 AT 4:52 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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My truck when started spits out a little white smoke, and also when accelerating after 3500 rpm in 1st through 3rd gear I think it may be the valve seals but im not sure, and how would I go about fixing this
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Friday, October 9th, 2020 AT 4:52 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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White smoke indicates coolant is burning within the combustion chambers and Blue smoke is oil.

If its actually white could be the headgasket, cracked head or block and intake leak-is the engine temperature rising to an abnormal level?
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Friday, October 9th, 2020 AT 4:52 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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No the temperature stays constant even with extended driving, and the coolant level doesn't change either
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Friday, October 9th, 2020 AT 4:52 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Are you sure its white?

My truck when started spits out a little white smoke, If not could be just condensation if not get it block and pressure tested
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Friday, October 9th, 2020 AT 4:52 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Good morning,

I attached some guides for exhaust smoke for you.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-black-smoke

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/blue-smoke-from-engines-exhaust

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/white-smoke-or-steam-coming-from-the-exhaust-pipe

White smoke is definitely burning coolant. If that is the case, a leak-down test needs to be done to determine the failure. In most cases, it is a head gasket.

If it is blue, it is the valve seals. They can be replaced without major work being required.

Roy
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Wednesday, August 11th, 2021 AT 3:39 AM
Tiny
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Did you respond? I got an email but nothing came through.

Roy
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Sorry, nothing came through again.

Roy
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