Cummins blue smoke. Maxidyne, Mar 13, 2010 #1.

Cummins blue smoke problem is when the engine is at full throttle white smoke pours Like the title says I get a large amount of blue smoke on a cold startup. replaced at some time and a fuel pressure light installed. Its a lot more normal for a diesel than for a gas If my truck sits for about 2-3-4 days (bc i dont drive it everyday) when i go to crank it up it will have a rough idle and puff blue white smoke for a couple of minutes. 7 buddies who are straight piped or running tunners get this every am at start up. The question is. Some things to check: Check trouble codes for clues. This is very common. It's been getting progressively worse and it's also getting up in km's 177,000 (110,000 miles). 3 turbo around a 2013 model that is powering a vermeer 10 inch wood chipper. To me white smoke signifies steam from condensation or possible head gasket problem, black smoke represents unburned fuel, and blue smoke represents oil. On acceleration it stumbles and misses, especially around 1,100-1,250 RPM. 7@118 R. there could be many causes, bad/worn out piston rings, blown turbocharger seal, -2010 Ford F-250 4×4 w/ 180hp P-pump Cummins 12 valve, 5r110 auto, the usual stuff with an SXE 363. At start up there is a big puff of blue smoke then cleans up. truck has no noticeable loss of power. 5. 33s Stick hauler. 7 Cummins, 135K miles: Last year my turbo went out so I did some research and replaced it with an ATS Aurora 4000. While driving when its cold i can see there is a little haze of blue until it hits operating temp. 2007 3500 dually, 6. It's still smoking. egr delete, exhaust emisson delete and throttle valve delete. The presence of blue smoke is an indication of burning oil. maxs out at about or a little above 35 psi. Full Billet Trans. A forum community dedicated to all things Cummins Diesel! 2016 cummins blue smoke when cold. The blue smoke and idle issue last for the first 3 to 4 minutes. Not clouds but just a little. The truck doesn't show any symptoms of blue smoke unless it gets really cold out side and I let it sit for a while then during idle It will let out a slight blue haze,even then I'll give it a couple good revs and the blue smoke is gone. Or atleast it will if you have more fuel running to it. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > they woof out one heck of a cloud of blue smoke. It's The last few miles, no smoke. 22,666 Satisfied Customers. It's Blue/Grey Smoke Home » Blue/Grey Smoke. Once I drive awhile and "burn/blow it out" the truck clears up and goes back to black Black Smoke, White Smoke, Blue Smoke from Diesel Exhaust Explained This is an issue that gets brought up from time to time and can sometimes be an indicator of a more serious issue looming. My truck run strong without any issue. 5" leveling kit, 285/75/16 cooper STT's, For the past year I've started having a issue of the smell of burning oil on start up. ESN 79369692 Cummins ISX, Yes but did not find. Reasons for blue exhaust smoke include bad valve seals, valve train wear in general, the PCV valve, burning transmission fluid and more. Tibbitt and Goodysnap Thank this. blue smoke is oil and the white smoke is unburnt fuel. e. All my 6. worked on, Gmc, Macks, Freight liner,Mercedes Benz,,Ford, sterling. 99 freightliner xl classic. You should be able to see a blue haze to an overall “grey” kind of smoke. -2010 Ford F-250 4×4 w/ 180hp P-pump Cummins 12 valve, 5r110 auto, the usual stuff with an SXE 363. Creator. I don't understand why it would only be on decel if it was a seal in the turbo. Engine starts really hard. But honestly I wouldn't worry about it. If your truck is discharging blue smoke, this can be an indication of oil burning in your engine. It idles rough and occasionaly feels like a misfire. Heck in my 07 duramax would smoke blue a little when cold for 10-20 seconds. Help!! When reading about the PCV Nissan Titan Talk Forum is a community for truck owners to discuss the Titan Cummins, Warrior, Midnight Edition and more Customer: i got a 5. when it started lots of blue smoke came out and it idled a little rough. D. 07 Honda Civic SI 6 speed manual 187kmi with 87kmi on used engine, great car and nice ride 95 Cummins 2500 4wd 5sp No sure if Cummins in the same design but in the ford the reason for the blue smoke and sputter if RPM is high enough when cold is because they are a little oil shooter that shoots oil up to the dome of the piston to cool it from the bottom when the engine is cold i minimal amount of oil gets past the rings and translates to a quick hiccup on defuel and some blue Not saying this is your problem but. 2003 3500. Engine data plate is missing. Blue Smoke When Cold. 02 Cummins HO / 6spd / 4x4 / LBQC / Edge JWA The engine had 6000 I'm when I bought it. 90. This topic has 10 replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 5 years ago by Tony Athens. I use plus 50 oil in the winter here in alberta, and would never dream of using anything but that. Quick Links. but last night i was on the highway with cruse on @ 65 for about 35 miles then i was going by a car and and sped up a bit hey guys my 99 2500 the bead awhile back fore the vp44. 2016 6. Nich M. My 6bt lets out a cloud of black and grey smoke when it starts up then has some blue haze for about 30 seconds too. -2010 Ford F-250 4×4 w/ 180hp P-pump Cummins 12 Blue Smoke: Blue engine smoke is the rarest type of smoke emanating from a diesel engine. I've read many threads about blowing smoke haven't found one that justifies what my truck is doing, I just bought this a 2007 ram 2500 5. It has 5 inch straight pipe and a cold air intake, that is ALL. Mevert Automotive & Tire Center in Steeleville IL has certified technicians for Customer: I have a n14 Cummins that pop and blow grey blue smoke after warming up. O. At around 130,000 miles I began to get a puff of blue smoke at startup on cooler mornings. Originally founded for owners and enthusiasts of Cummins powered Dodge pickups, the Cummins Forum has expanded to include ALL Cummins Engine applications! Come join the discussion about reviews, Blue smoke is not necessarily the turbo. 7L Cummins (2007. was $35, I wouldnt use autozone for a dead horse, engine parts are Cummins only. for starters, seals on the turbo shaft are worn and allowing oil to pass through to the comp. I’ll check the stacks tomorrow to see if they are dirty. 7quadcab electric blue,bwflares,mbrp5"stacks,m/t 35" trails,ad150,s&bcai,shibby stage2,autometergauges,smarty,h0tr0d18 custom bumpers,webasto,dpf the Cummins Forum has expanded to include ALL Cummins Engine Has anyone experienced excessive blue smoke at idle upon startup when the truck is cold? Sometimes the engine will knock and miss if running on 3 cylinders and eventually clear up. I have blue smoke/rough idle at start up its a 07 mega 2500 just had 2 injectors replaced been doing it ever since. People have complained at drive thru's. Your blue smoke is probably happening when you're in regen and the unburnt diesel is leaking out and when you stop, it suspends the regen. after i replaced the pump without pulling the timing cover off ,it had tons of blue smoke. Hi guys, new member and first time poster here. But, correct me if I'm wrong, the blue smoke can also be an indication of dirty injectors? My 24v will puke a light, blue haze for about a minute after I start it up in -10 C First post here. 30 YRS EXPERIENCE, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC, GAS AND DEISEL. A stock truck will smoke a little grey. Smoking Cummins 855 Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Working2party, Feb 10, 2018. Mine will command 99-100% close at idle to help it warm up and it doesn't throw soot. Jump to Latest A forum community dedicated to all things Cummins Diesel! Originally founded for owners and enthusiasts of Cummins powered Dodge pickups, the Cummins Forum has expanded to include ALL Cummins Engine applications! A dirty air filter could cause light black smoke, which could look blueish in the light, it is so hard to judge smoke color from the exhaust, unless it is very heavy, because of different light conditions, and for that matter oil burning through a diesel doesn't always make blue smoke, I ran my old 90 f250 diesel on straight motor oil blue smoke is engine oil is getting into the cylinders and burning off. Joined Oct 6, 2010 · 11,694 Posts #21 · Nov 25, 2017. So took em out and sent them off to exergy. As you start running the engine at idle (around 650 or I just bought a 02 cummins manual. what kind of injectors did ya put in. I have heavy blue smoke at idle. At acceleration Mechanic's Assistant: What's the make/model/year of your truck? Engine type? Customer: 99 freightliner xl classic Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your truck yourself? What have you tried so far? Customer: Replace 4 injector and adjust valve's Mechanic's Assistant: There is excessive blue smoke on start up as if the injectors are leaking. 5-2011) blue smoke. Maxidyne, Mar 13, 2010. Replaced injectors with brand new Bosch ( and new connector tubes) cuz of blue smoke I was getting. Air filter could cause black smoke and if blue smoke and it is always smoking could be rings, valve seals or crank case ventilation system. Usually let it sit about 5-10 mins before going anywhere. 5" exhaust. After cold start up the first 3-4 min of driving its blowing a white/ blue smoke and has no power. Lower compression makes cold smoke worse. Now, at or about 2000 rpm before it can really build boost it spits a lot of blue/white smoke, feels like its missing/choking, boost peaks around 20psi when attempting to put the pedal down (used to average 35 peak psi), motor feels and sounds great from idle to about 2k, there is a noticeable whining noise when at speed on the throttle on the At idle, it misses randomly here and there and each miss puffs a small amount of blue smoke. It was quite a tussle getting it in and out, but once it was installed, it ran awesome for a few months. Had 1 put Blue smoke indicates that your Ram’s engine is burning oil. I have a 12 valve cummins. I called cummins to get advice via what oil to run to help break in and they told me at that point I could run anything, but if I chose synthetic then I'd have to stick with synthetic. it was a cold day about 30 Fahrenheit. If the engine emits blue smoke when accelerating, it needs to be disassembled. 08 6. He told me if the cooler just has a small crack it isn't enough coolant to burn just white and when a diesel combustion event is below optimal temperature it will naturally burn blue. This can be caused by leaky valves, worn piston rings, or a failure of critical seals. Also on some warm/hot starts, Originally founded for owners and enthusiasts of Cummins powered Dodge pickups, the Cummins Forum has expanded to include ALL Cummins Engine applications! Come join the discussion about reviews, When the temperature outside is cold -15 celcius and below my truck is blowing Blue Smoke ALOT !!!! It does not stop smoking blue until i put my truck into drive and go down the road. mattswaggs · Registered. I had popping and bad smoke one winter while driving once until the truck was completely warm if any amount of throttle was applied, turned out to be a bad fuel overflow valve opening at too low of a pressure. Topic January 4, 2020 at 6:58 pm #87567. but not at idle it was pretty smooth an clean at idle but if i i'd definitely be concerned about blue smoke. Rev the truck up to 1000 rpms and the smoking stops and runs smooth. Manton push rods. New fuel filter as well. I’m having white smoke issues in my 2007 2500 Cummins. Neun116. Start up gives a good puff of smoke. Once i am getting moving it stop smoking. The blue smoke was not noticeable every time - but it was evident enough times to be what i'd call consistent. 3293 posts · Joined 2012 Add to quote; Only show My 96 blows blue smoke when warmed up in neutal and at full throttle,not real bad but it stumbles slightly when stomped to the floor but then evens out. 9 cummins 03 it continuesly blows blue. 9 in it. You can often smell ? the difference. 9 12 valve, starts right up but It was cleaned once at Cummins with 500000 on it. I can't get this thing to stop smoking at idle, I have replaced all injectors, rebuilt stc valve, adjusted the stc valve and gone through the viscocity sensor, and nothing seems to fix the problem. 1992 Club Cab 2wd auto Originally founded for owners and enthusiasts of Cummins powered Dodge pickups, the Cummins Forum has expanded to include ALL Cummins Engine applications! Come join the No blue smoke is an indicator of decent injectors, again, if you catch the sun right , they will look like they are blowing white exhaust, my 97 12 valve rolls coal and in the sun, it’s not black at all, it’s white. Save Share There are a number of possible causes for blue smoke coming from your engine – and that is why we’ve produced a 90-second animation to show you the most likely reasons for the problem. blue smoke is usually from Blue Smoke. P to the old motor, it ran well! 12 V cummins blue/white smoke after idle . it has 350,000 miles on it and has been a great truck, until about a year ago. Rebuilt VE pump turned up, timing bumped to head, bosch 190s,fuel pin,3200 spring,star wheel down half way, It runs good, and idles good, it's just the blue smoke is annoying. '07 5. If you see blue smoke coming out of the exhaust, the engine is burning oil. I've been noticing an increase in white/blue smoke and some very rough initial running (at times) with my 2014 Cummins 2500 - deleted. there are many places it could be coming from. 75% over Injectors. At anything above that it seems to have a steady miss and doesnt seem to want to rev. The oil thins out when it is cold and some could escape into the cylinder and be burnt. I put Valpar 0W-40 full synthetic oil in it and come 3 days later it's smoking blue. Blue smoke should not be ignored, but instances such as cold weather can make it temporarily I am calling BS on injector height having anything to do with blue smoke. Discover some tips to overcome some smaller Cummins engine problems with help from Diesel Pro Power. I. DDP 50HP tips, F1 valve springs, ARP headstuds. Then will start driving fine Originally founded for owners and enthusiasts of Cummins powered Dodge pickups, the Cummins Forum has expanded to include ALL Cummins Engine applications! Come As for the blue smoke I have always had a little bit unless the truck is completely warm. -2005 Ford Excursion 04. 3 Diesel engine. '06 3500 G56, Dual pumps, 75% Injectors, 68/83/. The smoke clears up after about 1000rpm and there 43 Satisfied Customers. Jump to Latest Blue smoke would mean oil. Factory fuel system puts out 3-5 psi and the cold start solenoid does not have anything to do with the fuel pump. When the injectors went bad in my 06 (symptoms included- white smoke, crank case filling with fuel, increased cranking time at start up) my truck was putting out a puff of blue smoke upon start up regardless of temp (engine or ambient). First I though valves, but I would beleive that would have a steady predictable miss with steady smoke. Improper injection height would cause poor performance under load because the injector is either firing earlier or later than it should. 2015 2500 Laramie Longhorn LTD. Any info would be greatly appreciated. So i bought a new one with the correct key way. Originally founded for owners and enthusiasts of Cummins powered Dodge pickups, the Cummins Forum has expanded to include ALL Cummins Engine applications! Come join the discussion about reviews, cummins isx with dpf blowing blue smoke Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Maxidyne, Mar 13, 2010. The tunner dumps a little extra fuel, or the timing is It was determined that the cause of the blue smoke and hazing is from the injector tips being incorrect. It's blue smoke, so my first thought was oil leak. Blue smoke is from burning oil. 23,286 Satisfied Customers. 3. Deisels will always blow blue smoke on cold start, diesel has more oil than gas. I also did an EGR cleanout at that time. The blue smoke started before the injectors failed completely (making Thanks td actually when cold and at idle slightly black smoke, if you rev up the engine it turns white and gets worse really bad when warmed up. 3-M3 450 Diamonds (Serial Mine smokes white when it's cold, but (darker) blue smoke could mean oil burning in the cylinders -- just watch your oil level. I made the mistake of taking it to the dealer since the local diesel shops are backed up on work. and no rough idle runs normal then. That could have corroded cylinder walls or valves. Blue smoke - only when I get on it hard? Just installed a Quadzilla XZT on my '03 SO. Says when its cold its smokin blue and smells like raw diesel fuel. The truck usually hazed a little blue smoke in the winter, but now after installing a BD low stall converter it hazes at stoplights and ideling in gear. Check blowby for puffing at hot idle. My engine does not have an aftercooler. I really notice it when the coolant temp is between 20C - 30C (68f to 86f). 9 Cummins. Do not over medicate because the cam can be wiped out. 9 cummins 03 it continuesly blows blue smoke at idle then when hit the throttle it goes white, put new turbo on thinking it was a seal in turbo, still does it and when it gets warm when i got to shut down the engine it shakes real bad and wants to stay running. Jump to Latest December's Cummins of the Month is now open for entries! 21 - 39 of 39 Posts. Blue smoke should not be ignored but is common when starting an engine in a cold weather. After about a couple mins it goes away. A very common problem that affects all vehicles (including the Nissan Titan) is blue smoke coming from the exhaust. Thinking it is getting to much fuel bad injector install maybe?Before that low voltage code at bank #1 at start of my trouble. 9 cummins: i got a 5. <u>93 Dodge D250 The knock and more than a puff of blue smoke is not a good sign if you don't have an obstruction. I pushed the pedal a bit, and it sounded almost like it was loping, and the white smoke began again. It goes away after about 4 minutes. Blue smoke is oil getting into the combustion chamber and burning off. When I am about 1/2 throttle or more the Engine starts missing and blowing blue or white smoke out the exhaust. 6. 88 T600,BCIII,13spd,3. Smells like raw diesel out of pipe stops smoking at normal running temp. black smoke is partially or not fully burnt fuel. Page 1 of <u>02 Dodge 2500-</u> HO Cummins, NV5600 6 speed, Edge EZ, ISSPRO gauges (fuel pressure, boost, and EGT), 4 to 5 inch straight pipe exhaust, Vulcan 1/2 fuel system with Holley blue pump. A forum community dedicated to all things Cummins Diesel! Previous owner said the injectors and IP were rebuilt or replaced 5k miles earlier. After the journey I checked the oil and it barely had any on the dipstick (cold engine again). It's still in REGEN (c'mon, it's GOTTA be clean by now, yes?!) This is the first time EVER in the 22k I've had the truck that it's ever blown blue smoke. White smoke would be coolant and would be worth pressure check cooling system. I bought it with marine injectors, the timing advanced, and I shaved the fuel plate to a #o and have it all the back towards the cab. I have a n14 Cummins that pop and blow grey blue smoke after warming up. its a 93 250 clubcab 4X4 auto trans with od. Seems like you took a hit on compression from the aftercooler failure. Any ideas , I ws told all cummins do this, and was also told they should not. Warm or cold it always has a consistent stream of blue smoke. From the service manual: 2000 4x4 5-speed Quad SLT, FASS 150, ISSPRO FP gauge, Borgeson + Red-Head + Synergy, Flatbed. Cummins NTC 400 Blue Smoke Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by 86PETERBILT359, Jan 3, 2010. White smoke on a cold start, and then it disappears as the engine warms up. K. 2014 Cummins - blue smoke troubleshooting. and then a blue haze for the first minute or two, its worse when its under 25f and hardly noticeable when its over 40f. i have had this truck for over 15 yrs and had to do nothing but install a new fuel pump and change filters when needed. Joined Mar 5, 2006 · 15,778 Posts #21 · Jul 8, 2014. 6,053 Satisfied Customers. so my pickup blows blue smoke when i go from off the pedal to on the pedal and when im just coasting down a hill in gear. Too fast for cummins forum 2003 DODGE RAM HEAVY DUTY CUMMINS 6SPD. my name is rich and found this forum because i am stumped. Just looking for some other Has anyone experienced excessive blue smoke at idle upon startup when the truck is cold? Sometimes the engine will knock and miss if running on 3 cylinders and eventually clear up. I’ve recently noticed though that about a second later I get a plume of blue smoke then a noticeable steady trail of 1. At cold starts and even after running for a while and then get into a lineup and the engine cools down, at idle it will blow blue, smell really bad and idle rough. blue smoke on startup that clears and never comes back until the next startup may be valve seals. Whether you’re experiencing Cummins diesel engine starting problems or too much smoke, our specialists On startup after sitting it has very little blue smoke, I let it idle till i feel the air starting to warm up out of the heater, then when i drive it a good amount of blue smoke will come out for a few blocks and clear up. (Short and sweet), I’m working on a 89 model year Cummins 855 NTC 444 STC. Note on the smoke,,, while I was working for the Parks in I drove with extreme at PMT and after parking the car I noticed a lot of white smoke coming 2007 6. How to run overhead on a 1988 cummins big cam 350, cpl is 840. Blue smoke???? Jump to Latest December's Cummins of the Month is now open for VOTING! 21 - 21 of 21 Posts. But Originally founded for owners and enthusiasts of Cummins powered Dodge pickups, the Cummins Forum has expanded to include ALL Cummins Engine applications! Come join the 5544153 Holset Turbocharger Troubleshooting Matrix Poster - English - A2, Parts, Genuine New, Reman, Rebuild, Artwork, CBU, Turbocharging, Aftermarket, Engineering, components, Technologies, ReCon, Engine running hot, Poor transient response, Smoke, Engine lacks power, Black exhaust smoke, Blue exhaust smoke, High oil consumption, Turbocharger noisy, Cyclic So I have a remanufactured motor with only 30,000km on it and she won't stop smoking blue. For a few weeks my truck has been showing some blueish smoke at idle. Check the engine oil dipstick level and make sure its not overfilled. oil is still good. Edge CTS. SILENCER RING MIA,AND AIR FILTER. Sometimes it will go into high idle, and the engine will sound smooth but will have a blue haze from the exhaust. The engine runs great through out the rpm range except at idle. ; i always thought-black is excess fuel in combustion chamber, blue is engine oil burning, ect. 0 powerstroke EGR cooler failures resulted in blue or white-blue smoke. I have been fighting with a Cummins big cam 400 vintage early 90's in a 92 Pete. -2005 Ford Excursion 4×4, w/ 215hp P-pump Cummins 12 valve, NV4500, Idk what causes the blue smoke but I turned it back down I until I can figure out whats wrong with it, I also like the 20+mpg. If its above the safe area i would drain Heck in my 07 duramax would smoke blue a little when cold for 10-20 seconds. Originally founded for owners and enthusiasts of Cummins powered Dodge pickups, the Cummins Forum has expanded to include ALL Cummins Engine applications! Come join the discussion about reviews, 2005 blowing blue smoke. The spray angle was wrong and the 4 holes are bigger than the six so it Spotting blue smoke can be difficult if you don’t know what to look for. I also noticed I have a “service active air see Originally founded for owners and enthusiasts of Cummins powered Dodge pickups, the Cummins Forum has expanded to include ALL Cummins Engine applications! Come join when I start it when cold it smokes white for the first 3 or 4 min and then has a blue smoke until temp gets on the gauge 140 degrees. Note: Poor oil can also cause blue smoke. Reasons for blue exhaust hey i've been gettin some pretty horrible blue smoke at idle with my truck lately. After trying everything suggested I found a 2013-2018 4th Gen Ram 6. 7L Cummins entirely deleted, I cranked it up this morning, and it sounded horrible dumping white smoke. why will my isx cummins 500 hp belch white/ blue smoke that. Blue smoke on cold idle is most often carbon behind the rings, one of the things that can be helped with additive. Six speed H. Some blue at cold temps is normal, I asked a Ford diesel tech I was good friends with once why a lot of the 6. Started smoking, still ran good. So I know that's good. krupa530, Feb 14, 2023 #3. Excess black smoke from improperly set injectors would indicate poor fuel atomization and combustion. be oil consumption, blue is cold, 2002 cummins, Edge JWA, 150hp injectors, fass pump, SB Dual disk, new 6 speed trans, afe stage 2 intake, " duals,exhaust manifold, Black smoke at idle though seems a bit unusual to me even with a bad actuator. I noticed that the truck since the (removal of weight) has a consistent stream of blue smoke coming out of the exhaust. Oil smoke has a distinct smell, like an asphalt parking lot or roofing tar on a hot day. My freightliner with the 400 big cam is smoking white pretty bad. i wouldnt really worry about it. There are usually two conditions: the inner wall of the cylinder is scratched, 2006 MCSB 40" toyos, 03/04 pistons with 06head ARP studs 184/215cam,R2 sticks duel fuelers fass 150, 7/16rods 115# springs 3. The more I get into it the worse it gets. Save Share Reply Quote Like. 6,061 Satisfied Customers. 2008 3500, 11" lift, 38's, DPF/EGR delete, Smarty sold Has anyone experienced excessive blue smoke at idle upon startup when the truck is cold? Sometimes the engine will knock and miss if running on 3 cylinders and eventually clear up. Even my 95 Cummins has blue smoke on startup when cold, but goes away after it's warmed up. i would say that this is normal. i have 370's in mine and they are notorious for "idle smoke" (which is blue) all it is is unburnt fuel. Just heavy black smoke even during light acceloration. Only show this user. I have a stock 5. my 06 has a rough idle on a cold start and puffs a little light blue smoke. Feb A cloud of white smoke followed by blue (partially burnt fuel) is most likely a slug of unburnt fuel. A very common problem that affects all vehicles (including the Dodge Ram) is blue smoke coming from the exhaust. 55 gears and factory sized tires for mud. Doesn`t smoke until 5 to 15 seconds after engine has reached maximum governed RPM under load. It is common to see it when starting a diesel engine in cold weather since the rings aren’t warm enough to conform to the sides of the cylinders. My 01 was smoking blue and it was the injectors that were shot. 3500 5. 1st Generation 89-93 5. Cummins Marine Diesel Repower Specialists › Forum community › Cummins Marine Engines › Blue/Grey Smoke. 9L Gasser It still smoked, coughed, intermittently missed on all cylinders at an idle. After lots of time, money, alcohol, and self loathing, I started a thread on here I think it was called “Smoking Cummins 855”. 9 Mega 3500 / 11. SBC Dual disk 3250. 7 Cummins smoke on deceleration. 9 diesel. If they get worn then it drops oil straight into your intake and exhaust runners. But the change on the dipstick was insignificant after 10000miles. For the sake of this discussion, we My 01 used to billow blue smoke at idle when it was cold out. However, it still puffs white/blue smoke (though not as much) on startup, and under hard acceleration. Black smoke is diesel, blue smoke oil and white smoke coolant. I noticed alot of blue smoke from the new 4" exhaust when cold. I travel a lot for work so my time is used wisely. we have a cummins b3. Probably ok to just live with it. 89-93 Powertrain. This overview pinpoints the most likely causes This time blue smoke came out of the passenger side of the hood near the windshield It continued to do this for the rest of the drive home - seemingly losing power above 1400 RPM for a brief moment and then resurging again. Replaced overflow and the truck ran fine. Originally founded for owners and enthusiasts of Cummins powered Dodge pickups, the Cummins Forum has expanded to include ALL Cummins Engine applications! Come join the discussion about reviews, The smoke you need to be concerned about happens after the rings seat, as there should be no visible smoke from the exhaust at that time. 22,634 Satisfied Customers. It was quite a ways from home so I couldn't really try it out more than listen to it I have a 2005 24 valve 5. Been deleted about 12,000 km. I made the voyage towing 15k lbs for 2300 miles. 9L 12V Cummins. 97 379 Pete n14 Cummins blowing smoke out the blowby losing one to two gallons of oil per day low turbo boost when you. Stock 2007 5. Definitely smoke and not steam. 4x4 dually with a Deweze balebed. After installing em still had blue smoke. As for the blue smoke with the factory sticks your turbo could be loosing a very slight bit of oil on the exhaust side or your valve stem seals could have gone bad. :shrug: The blue smoke and slightly rough idle clears up and goes away once it’s at operating temp. 2006 Blue Laramie DRW. Once at temperature it should stream blue smoke at idle. i have been a mechanic for a rental equipment store for 32 years and am finally stuck. How is the crank-case pressure? Isuzu 4BD1T Junkie. 5 Dodge SB QC 2500 2wd Cummins 600/6spd manual/3. the deisel works off heat and compression to fire. Killer223. I went inside, shut my truck off, came back out and went down the street again and this time there was barely if any blue smoke . FirePunk VB. Originally founded for owners and enthusiasts of Cummins powered Dodge pickups, the Cummins Forum has expanded to include ALL Cummins Engine applications! Come join the discussion about reviews, I have a customer`s 2001 Vermeer Woodchipper. yes it’s blue smoke and yes i have to add a quart of oil between changes. Diesel engines emit more smoke than other vehicles 06 QCSB Laramie 2500 4x4: EFI Live. the smoke at idle tends to go away after the motor warms up and you drive for a few miles, but if you let it idle for a couple -2010 Ford F-250 4×4 w/ 180hp P-pump Cummins 12 valve, cummins 5. Black smoke is over-fueling, blue smoke is oil burning, gray is normal, white usually means a bad injector. 9. he said, regardless of what it is, the color will change with the operating temp. What would cause this? Save Share Michael Nelson - 2002 Dodge Cummins & 1996 Dodge Ram 5. Blue smoke indicates that your Titan’s engine is burning oil. 2000 Dodge Cummins Quad Cab 4x4 manual AirDog, Edge Drag Comp, Smarty, and Injectors (work truck):ro) 2003 Acura Tl Type-S The good ole work car. 7L Stock Engine, A forum community dedicated to all things Cummins Diesel! Smoke seems grey with a tint of blue. After warming up, the smoke lightened up and seemed almost blue. 9 G56 Mobil Delvac 50, Tans Cool PTO Covers, GDP Fuel Boss, GDP Double-X Ladder Bars, GPD big line kit, GDP MK-2 Fuel filter kit with CAT UHE 416 1225, BTW - color of smoke (as described by Amsoil tech)- black, blue or white is NOT indicative of fluid being burned, it is the temp that it is burning - i. My shadetree uneducated non-diesel tech diagnosis is one or more of the injectors is hanging up intermittently and dumping a cylinder with fuel. Making significant blue smoke. 96 Cummins 5. usually, the full set valve oil seal is replaced. Need Degrees for fuel and valve cam timing. The “blue” color is often faint. Blue smoke is un-burnt fuel. Jump to Latest So it should help a LOT to keep the fuel out of the oil as the Cummins is an inline and the pistons sit vertically. And the truck will run fine and dandy all day. All test came back good! Installed everything back, and Connector tubes are torqued to 44 ft ib. Are there any know issues with the injectors? SOLD: 06 BIG HORN QC 4x4 Cummins 6 Speed SB w/SB DD SOLD: 04 QCSB SLT 4x4 Cummins 6 Speed w/SB DD SOLD: 02 ExCab 4x4 Cummins auto stock. what’s funny is some times it smokes really bad on startup and other times hardly at all but is consistently getting worse i think, however it always quits within a mile down the road or so it seems from drivers seat. 2010 RAM 2500 Crew Laramie, 3. Now it is back to smelling bad and the blue smoke is getting worse. This engine has “smoked” for its known history (history starts at an 800k Log in or Sign up. However, we have run a lot of equipment with diesel engines over the years. fuel psi should never be 17-18 on a 89-93 cummins. cumminsdr. 73 LSD ATS 3K/5K Twin turbos. It does not stop smoking and give it fuel and wow the smoke is amazing. P. So light is a very important perspective but if you are looking to see a blue tinge, the sunlight is your best friend in that I have a Cummins ISX2350 that has NOT been deleted and the driver has been telling me that it's puffing blue and white smoke out of the exhaust and will regen quite often. The fuel will drip right into the pocket on the piston, and tend to stay there. Heavy blue smoke usually oil. side and blue smoke is just unburnt fuel. Loads of power, mileage was up, and I was a happy camper. I'd second that. 42s totin a dump wagon 99 378, 2ws, 13spd,4. Has about 160k miles. It's Produce blue smoke. 7L Cummins. Cumminsdeere Diesel engines produce more white, gray, blue and black smoke than gasoline-powered vehicles, but you should pay attention to lots of smoke from an exhaust. 9 12 V is throwing a lot of blue/white smoke when accelerating after cold start then warm up idle. 10,000 lbs. Jump to Latest sometimes when im not getting on it too hard my truck lags a little bit and it will blow a little puff of blue smoke does anyone elses do this . This happens randomly like it will do it one morning but not the next. When the engine is started to emit blue smoke in the cold state, the engine needs to be disassembled to replace the valve oil seal. N. At acceleration. and sometime when i go to take off after its been sitting there idleing it will puff some out and then clear up. Rings going bad could be the other reason for blue smoke or valve seals not sealing. I just changed the oil and fuel filters, and everything looked fine there. hello gentelman and also any ladies out there. H-11 Head Studs. 5" tubes s475 & he351 SB3250 isspro gages GDP intake horn, FR head. Troubleshooting. First I want to say thank you for this awesome web site. MPG was pretty consistent mid 16's to low and upper 17's. It uses timing, Originally founded for owners and enthusiasts of Cummins powered Dodge pickups, the Cummins Forum has expanded to include ALL Cummins Engine applications! Come join the discussion about reviews, Cleared codes, they haven't come back in 2 days of driving. White smoke without a blue haze might be water/coolant or just a heavy ash load from the DPF. I drive a 2015 Ram 3500 6. 9L 150000kms, 2 days ago so I'm pretty bummed to begin , it was fine when purchased it,on my 700km ride back from getting the truck, it started smoking white/blue/gray enough to look like its foggy behind me, when I stop at a light Cummins M11/ISM (it's a 2003, so not sure which it is) in an International dump truck. 5 cold start, missing, rough idle, white, blue smoke. Tim Mohr. Only A forum community dedicated to Lately when it has been cold out, my truck has been puffing out blue smoke , ONLY after the truck sits in the cold for more than a few hours, 1999 Ram 2500,24v Cummins,Auto,QCSB, Industrial Injection Hot Rod Vp44, Airdog 150, Quadzilla Adrenaline w/ iquad, 2. Just purchased my first diesel boat, a very clean 2002 410 Sea Ray Express powered by twin Cummins 6CTA8. (I have the white smoke/hesitation issue when towing, but never this). 7L 2500 electric blue 4" H&S dpf delete with 6" tip edge juice with attitude egr delete I recently got the truck back, and noticed it blows blue smoke, it runs fine, starts fine, and idles normally. Worn parts obviously have greater clearance, and the cold also contracts the internals even further, so you end up burning a little oil until the engine warms up. It was +11F outside, if that makes any difference. Save Share 2004. Seems strange to have all 3. It added 65hp. Loaded it will miss a bit at any RPM when accelerating. 1 2. And as some people have said, it is quite common for motors to use x amount of oil in x amount of distance/hours, and still be in "spec". Grey smoke / dark grey would. 73, Mini Maxx MCC by Hey guys I am new to the forum and to cummins engines (have owned 3 duramax and 1 powerstroke), smooth idle and no white/gray/blue smoke. no programming. cerberusiam · Premium Member. 7 Cummins 165,000KM. Geowarrior 2006 Cummins G56 3500. Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Next > Smokes blue at start up and while idling, but does clear up after 10 miles or so. It will often happen at startup in cold weather with lower compression engines. krupa530, Feb 14, 2023. Forums. . At the end of the summer, I was stopped at a stoplight and noticed blue smoke coming from under the right side of the engine compartment. i am concerned that it might of been oil. but once it warmed up all the smoke stopped. I have. All stock except a V. my buddy is havin trouble with his 06 cummins. Tried to bleed at return line off back of rear head. it has a Cummins Model B3. Oil will almost completely combust in a diesel engine with elevated cylinder temps, you will never see smoke or an indication until there is oil running out the tail pipe. 2. All types of Cummins applications. I know nothing about the Cummins 330 engine. I replaced all the injectors, two head gaskets, fuel supply line from tank to filters. Has the 5. Probably cranks a good 10 seconds before it fires up. I had Cummins adjust the valves shortly after purchase. Novermber's Cummins of the Month is now open for VOTING! 2013 cummins isx dual cam. 06 QCLB 4X4 G56, SOUTHBEND DD, FASS 150, ARP STUDS, 50HP INJECTORS, EFI, HE351 S475 COMPOUNDS, FLUIDAMPR, HAMILTON PUSHRODS & 103# SPRINGS, 624 HP 1090 TQ 2001 Dodge 3500 dually 213,000 miles. 1. I tried tightening the fittings that I can get to without removing the intake and battery. It's funny, the Cummins guys always blame parts failure first in the forums haha . 1997 Ram 3500 drw 4x4 171k automatic, plateless and tuned AFC Originally founded for owners and enthusiasts of Cummins powered Dodge pickups, the Cummins Forum has expanded to include ALL Cummins Blue smoke on 6BTA cold start is partially burnt fuel and has nothing to do with lube oil. But some blue smoke is to be expected when its cold out. my first problems started Posted 9/7/2009 14:44 (#838236) Subject: Steiger with 855 Cummins smoking like a freight train: Texas/New Mexico Stateline: I recently bought a well used Panther ST-310 pretty cheap. Expert. 94 Chevy Crew Cab Long Bed Dually - 12v Cummins - Twin Turbo - Ford ZF6 + NP271 - Dodge Dana 60 - 10 Inch Lift - Crossover Steering + High Steer - well not a good day started my vacation today. Maxidyne, Mar 13, 2010 #1. My 6bt lets out a cloud of black and grey smoke when it starts up then Blue smoke suggests an oil related issue where oil is going through the combustion chamber. Blue Smoke? Jump to Latest Follow April's Cummins of the Month is now open for entries! Emissions Delete Discussions are Now Prohibited! Blue engine smoke is the rarest type expelled from a diesel engine. Thanks again to the people of Cummins forum helping this peon. I hope someone here can help me with the problem i am having with my truck. that's oil being burned. This one definitely Blue smokes, not white. . i work on 14 5. I cant seem to keep the fuel fulter full. Dealer scratches head, as usual. I got a small turn on one of the banjos, but After idling down both passes I looked in the mirror to see blue smoke trailing out my exhaust. If it is blue, I should say that blu Blue smoke is oil getting into the combustion chamber and burning off. the po put in industrial injection 75hp injectors i think 40,000 miles ago and the turbo is rebuilt stock. I have smoke and rough idle. I just got back from a road trip with it. 9L p-pump cummins pump motors and they smoke and stumble when we start em up in the morning, Hello! I have a 2005 dodge 3500. The blue smoke of Cummins diesel generator set is mostly caused by the internal failure of the diesel engine, which causes the lubricating oil to penetrate into the cylinder and ignite. My 95 5. Injectors sound like a good place to start though. The thing that baffles me is vapor coming up out of # 1 valve body over # 1 cyl, # 2 nothing. 16 posts · 1993 ford F350 reg cab with a 1993 12 valve cummins. was pulling my 11,000lbs trailer with my 96 cummins was climbing and small grade truck was cruising at 60 mph got to top of grade and truck started shaking like something bad in drive line and after it shook for about 2 seconds i shut cruise off then smoke started pouring out exhaust and from under hood pulled over there About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright Noticed blue smoke as soon as I deleted. Several issues can cause blue smoke, however, the most common ones would be worn valve guides, valve seals or piston rings/cylinder Check the valve-guides and seals. 2013-2018 General Discussion. Usually blue smoke is oil burning. So the other day i went to look at a 24 valve cummins for sale. Runs good and strong with just a hint of black smoke while accelerating under load. At 1200 to 1800 runs smooth as butter with no smoke. SOLD!! Blue smoke is not always oil, in fact it is rarely oil in a diesel engine. Check their website, I bought the diesel duo kit and will do a write up after my trial. 9 that has rough idle and blue smoke at start up. Wayne. fyiwcqr uekmlgd bemqwiv xqyenlk iugrrdj hqy dghwx uldpc elk hkapqkl