Smoke coming out of exhaust more than normal?

Tiny
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  • 2002 DODGE RAM
  • 5.9L
  • V8
  • 4WD
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  • 220,000 MILES
I have the truck listed above 1500. It uses a little bit of oil I'd say about a quart every two weeks or so and it all the sudden started smoking more out of my exhaust seems to be a white smoke not for sure what to check. Any ideas would be helpful. Thanks
Friday, December 27th, 2024 AT 3:16 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

White smoke from the exhaust can often indicate a failed head gasket. If engine coolant enters the combustion chamber, it will produce white smoke.

Please do me a favor, look through this link and let me know if anything mirrors what you are experiencing:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/recognizing-the-symptoms-understanding-a-blown-head-gasket-in-your-vehicle

Let me know.

Joe
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Saturday, December 28th, 2024 AT 9:06 PM
Tiny
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Yeah, that did help me out did help me out. I do not have any coolant leaking anywhere externally that I can see. And my engine oil looks fine so I'm thinking it is just a slight leak.
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Tuesday, December 31st, 2024 AT 2:28 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Did you try a pressure tester? This guide can help you find the leak, use a flashlight and check the bottom of the water pump and the radiator. With the steam though it might be a head gasket.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

And go over this guide as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-is-leaking-coolant

Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.
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Friday, January 3rd, 2025 AT 11:20 AM
Tiny
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Okay, I don't have a pressure tester but I am taking it to a local mechanic now that you've helped me narrow it down. Thanks for the info and your time.

Matt
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Saturday, January 4th, 2025 AT 8:50 AM
Tiny
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Hi Matt,

You can rent one form the auto part store for cheap or free, but let me know what the repair shop says, I am interested.
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Saturday, January 4th, 2025 AT 11:21 AM

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