Smoke coming out of exhaust more than normal?

2002 DODGE RAM
220,000 MILES • 5.9L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JEEP769
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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
Dec 27, 2024 at 3:16 PM
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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
Dec 28, 2024 at 9:06 PM
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JEEP769
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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.
Dec 31, 2024 at 2:28 PM
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STRAILER
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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.
Jan 3, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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JEEP769
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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
Jan 4, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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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.
Jan 4, 2025 at 11:21 AM