So I've got a 1997 dodge ram 2500 with the 12v cummins in it I was driving home from work with a buddy behind me and he said I was blowing white smoke a sizeable amount but the only fluid leaks I have is a small oil leak from my timing cover and a small coolent leak from my radiator other then that seems fine the truck seems to run good what things could I check to find my problem

 

Burning coolant is generally a head gasket...... So, first, verify that it IS indeed coolant. Give it a whiff, CAREFULLY, just wave some toward you nose. (that stuff will do a real number on ya if ya get too much.) Take it from there.

 

So after further inspection i could not get my truck to show me any white smoke even after having a buddy drive her but for good measure I did check the exhaust smell and all I get it diesel smell

 

If the trucks sits around a lot, it may have just been condensation build up. It happens.

 

white smoke can occur when diesel burns at to low a temp. Is the smoke gone when the engine warms up?
goggle it
http://www.pcesandiego.com/blog/whit...l#.WRzIw-vyuM8

 

I had thought condensation as well but it had sat at my work all day in 70º weather and it was maybe 2min after start up