I was just curious how worried I should be about this. 2) Cracked Cylinder Head Come join the discussion about duramax engines, performance, builds, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! If the engine isnât making âdeath rattleâ noises that is. JavaScript is disabled. 1998 GMC 3500 Crew Cab 6.5 TD "F" engine ~151,000 miles. Start the engine and let the car to idle for some time. ok...Thats EXACTLY whats going on with mine.....do you think the CDR will help? Black smoke is not oil burning though. Here is my blow-by video. Teroma, mine is quite similar to yours. Was it comming around the dipstick, or was the dipstick pulled out? I do my best. Hey guys, Iâve got smoke coming out of my oil dipstick tube. Some smoke/pressure at the oil filler is normal. Consistent smoke coming from the exhaust most likely indicates a deeper internal problem with the engine. But if the smoke continues beyond the first few minutes, after the engine reaches operating temperature, there can be problems. ... A forum community dedicated to Diesel engine owners and enthusiasts. Smoke coming out of the dipstick to a certain degree is OK, however if this is excessive, this is not good and should be looked at. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Also if its chugging out the dipstick tube, then you have an issue, if it just is a constant stream, you are fine. there is a blow-by tube going into your intake on the driver's side. In these situations, you will typically see this white smoke come out on cooler days. 1997 silverado 2500,4x4,'f 'engine,3.73 rears,4l80e, 120.000miles, pinnacle 31/2-4.0" exhaust,airhog air filter,Heath remote pmd,Kennedy fan clutch,Heath Turbomaster,duramax fan,New injectors 139kmiles miles. There's a crankcase pressure test that will tell if something is out of whack. It has slight (+1/8") positive pressure at idle and near 1" vac at 1500 rpm. If this over-fueling operation is not operating properly, it can cause white smoke and damage to the engine. This is my first post so please bear with me. It is evident as pressure coming out the crankcase ventilation tube, valve cover breather or dipstick tube. As a long distance guess, Iâd go for head gasket failure. But by all means get a new PCV valve. Come join the discussion about duramax engines, performance, builds, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! Will give you some great pointers. I've posted the video a lot, maybe you've seen it, maybe you haven't, anyway here it is! Cab * rebuilt 5068 IP * delphi injectors * remote mounted PMD * 60G glow plugs * GM-8 Turbo with homemade TM * autometer ultralite boost gauge * Manual GP switch * air box mods * heads and gaskets X2 (4 month old head cracked) * Michelin LTX AT's 265/75/16 * 5, Latest accquisition(1/18/08)...'94 Chevy crew cab dually 4X4 6.5TD "F"/4L80E, 4.10 gears, Snorklectomy, Vac pumpectomy, Warpspeed crossover, 3" downpipe, 3" straight pipe exhaust dumped ahead of rear wheels, Homemade TM, Faze boost gage, New 34583 FSD on huge heat sink in nostrils, Racor R20S(2 micron)fuel/water separator before lift pump, 2x0 battery cables/grounds, Pass side battery relocated to driver side .......more to come. Yeah who knows what kind of life my engine had before I got it? Smoke coming out of dipstick from a Vauxhall Tigra - Duration: ... White smoke coming out of VW 1.6 TDi Rapid ... Ford Figo TDCi smoke from engine oil inlet and dipstick ⦠Discussion Starter ⢠#1 ⢠Sep 12, 2007. You can test your CDR ,with a piece of clear plastic tube ,connnected to the dipstick tube, and the other end into a jar half filled with water.At idle it should pull the water up the tube, and more so when you rev it.See Bill Heaths site for the details. I noticed that there was smoke or oil burn off which looked like it was coming from the dipstick what causes this and is it bad? I ended up returning the new CDR and getting a refund. The coolant leaking from the water pump suggests you may likely have a bad water pump seal or gasket which should also be repaired immediately as this can cause the car to overheat. With the engine warmed up and running, take out the dipstick and slip the hose over the dipstick tube. Is this normal or a sign of bad rings or internal engine problems? I noticed a burning oil smell after a short (10 mile) drive, and checked the oil when I got home. the oil vapor causes the oil build-up. It is evident as pressure coming out the crankcase ventilation tube, valve cover breather or dipstick tube. Sounds like it needed a new CDR and now you have a normal amount of blow-by. This article will help diagnose the underlying causes of diesel engine smoke. I am thinking of buying a 1995 chevy i ton dump with the turbo 6.5. If all that smoke was from oil burning wed have no oil left after 1 run with it mashed. 2010 2500 Deep Water Pearl Blue/tan two tone Mega cab 6.7L Laramie, ARP 625's, GDP Air Boss/ Blue S2 Intk. It's emitting smoke from engine oil inlet and from dipstick funnel. Smoke (such as white smoke) coming out of the engine compartment or exhaust pipe is another symptom. It reduces the carâs emission as it draws unburnt fuel back from the lower part of the engine ⦠As soon as I pulled it out, smoke started puffing out of the dipstick tube. So I went down to NAPA and bought a new one ($90 ouch). when I changed the oil I used 5w-40 mobil 1 full synthetic. The seller told me he used rotella 15w-40, but when I got the truck there was a jug of 20w-50 half used in the back seat. he just had the engine rebuilt at 380K with only 4k on the motor. A forum community dedicated to Chevrolet and GMC diesel truck owners and enthusiasts. 1995 K1500 6.5l TD AT 4X4 "F code" Ext. When I start seein' chunks of stuff comin' out that fill tube (or out the bottom), then I'll worry! Thanks for pointing out the mileage and drive ratios, gmctd. Smoke is coming from the dipstick, 6.5L turbo diesel When the engine is running smoke comes from the dipstick it is a GM 6.5 turbo diesel engine, I don't know what it may be the cause of this, any help would be very helpful. Is this normal or a sign of bad rings or internal engine problems? Using Ford's crankcase pressure tester there are specific limits. Loosen the oil cap slowly and then remove it completely. My 96 F350 cc 4wd 7.3 PSD Centaurus 2 has about 112000 miles on a new engine. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. As soon as I pulled it out, smoke started puffing out of the dipstick tube. ... Smoke/fumes coming out of dipstick while engine is running. Back pressure can cause oil to push up the neck of the dipstick. If the smoke was comming from around the dipstick, with the dipstick in, run, run far away. My first thought is that is was not well maintained. Excessive pressure or leakage passed the rings. Thought of tryin' a new one to see but I don't think it's gonna help me much. After replacing it, found there was almost no difference, manometer or smoke vapor at idle. The engine needs some major attention. Has done that for a couple. the smoke coming out your dipstick is from oil vapor. 1,182 Posts #21 ⢠Jan 28, 2008. This is on a 7.3 IDI. James 2000 F350 CCLB 4x4 auto, 250/200's from PIS, No Limit tunes, Isspro gauges, 4" exhaust and intake. 3 cyc Perkins diesel engine. There is no physical oil comming out, just blue smoke. {Heath Diesel].I cleaned mine by soaking in kerosene,and it works fine now. Thanks. hydrostatic drive with L-N-H and 1-N-2 levers. Oil coming out of dipstick - Duration: ... Ford Figo TDCi smoke from engine oil inlet and dipstick funnel. at the top of the dip stick, or at the bottom where it mounts at the block? Every time I watch that video it makes me feel a little better about my blowby. Besides from being a sign of excess oil burning in your diesel engine, the smoke could also indicate: A faulty PCV (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) valve â This part is responsible for emission control. I hadn't even considered that. I assume 2000 RPM would be near 2". or should I not even bother? A car engine can smoke for several reasons. While changing it out, I used KnKreb's manometer (u-tube w/ water) to test the vac. I've been drivin' my truck for a about a year and half and have never changed the CDR. We have a '95 with over 560 000km's with absolutely no blow-by and I've seen trucks with low miles that have some. Then again, it might be caused by the same thing that's causing the smoke. 6 6. There was a white smoke coming out from engine oil gauge while the car was in ignition on and when we tried to give a little throttle in standstill position the smoke increased. Just trying to explain how white smoke is coming from dipstick, was hoping it was headgasket as didn't really want to replace the rings I'd have to say that if oil is getting up top then the odds are pretty good that coolant, even a small amount that is capable of boiling off, is getting below. I though of the possibility of a pooched CDR. Well, hopefully she keeps on working for you. Today while tinkering around with my M1009, I pulled out the engine oil dipstick while the engine was idling. All engines burn oil to some extent, they have to. :shrug03: Smoke from oil dipstick TDI 101. That combined with the hot oil fumes and possibly some exhaust fumes that are passing the rings during the power stroke are likely the source of the puff of smoke when you remove the dipstick and the slight gas smell. Hours: about a trillion. Ours has a little blow-by. I assume it means that exhaust gasses are leaking into the crankcase somehow. I would like to have a truck like that, just throw him a offer. Today while tinkering around with my M1009, I pulled out the engine oil dipstick while the engine was idling. how many miles are on the engine? the smoke coming out your dipstick is from oil vapor. Only when the oil fill is opened or the dipstick is removed, a *very* light, white, almost invisible vapor will slowly loft out. Black smoke is the most common smoke color coming from a diesel engine and most likely indicates something is wrong during the combustion of the diesel fuel. If the smoke is blue, it means it's burning oil. Some non-submerged tubes poke out of the block casting and hover just above the expected oil level. Your rough running may be unrelated to the smoke. Smoke (exhaust) can be seen from a generatorâs dipstick when âblowbyâ occurs within the combustion chamber. Even after regular use and storage mine does smoke out the fill cap when off and the dipstick. man./ billet Mega Grid heater, FASS 150 w. 1996 Mercury Mystique 2.0L automatic, 62000 miles. Pop the hood of your car and take out the dipstick. Most diesel engines, even the new ones, create some smoke (black or white or both) when they first start up. one mechanic said there is an o-ring on the dipstick itself that is worn out ⦠At that price, I'd walk away from it. That would not be abnormal for a well worn, tired old high mileage engine. If this over-fueling operation is not operating properly, it can cause white smoke and damage to the engine. Only has it at full temp. Makes me think it's blow-by and not a normal thing. I assume it means that exhaust gasses are leaking into the crankcase somehow. Modern diesel engines are designed to deliberately over-fuel the engine (or just one cylinder) for brief periods to create heat to burn carbon off of the Diesel Particulate Filter or DPF. Doesn't sound good. Modern diesel engines are designed to deliberately over-fuel the engine (or just one cylinder) for brief periods to create heat to burn carbon off of the Diesel Particulate Filter or DPF. If you have white smoke coming out the exhaust then you can remove the exhaust manifold, and see which cylinder it is, look into the turbo turbine to the ends looking for damage. You have to remove the oil cap for examining. That is pretty poor for an engine with such low miles. As the title suggest, I have a 1.6 TDI Jetta. I am thinking of buying a ⦠I look after it as best I can now and hope for the best. And getting a refund slight ( +1/8 '' ) positive pressure at idle near! 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