I might be tripping but I've been noticing white smoke every once awhile when I start my Durango the first time during that day. I've got about 13,000 miles and keep it well maintain. I also use BG MOA recently and BG44k once before but I know I saw the white smoke once before adding these additives. I've done some research on BG MOA & 44K and found nothing that has said its not suitable for newer vehicles. The smell of the white smoke is not a foul smell but just a different exshuast smell. Vehicle gets 17.4 mpg currently and no other issues regarding the engine. I'm I just running rich? I'd like to get your guys is thoughts and if anyone else has this issue (if it is an issue). Thanks

 

As big a pain in the *** as it might be, I would video the D starting up every time it is cold. If it happens every time for say 4 times in a row, you likely have a problem. I don't recognize those additives, but doubt they have anything to do with it. We had an '03 Infiniti M45 that started to blow smoke when cold at 21,000 miles. Seems that Infiniti had real problem. Engines would run out of oil and burn up. They had some race inspired floating cylinder liners that didn't work. If it turns out your engine is leaking oil into the combustion chamber somehow, you might be in for a rough ride at the dealer. They have consumption rates to go by. If you burn oil at the consumption rate or less, you will get no satisfaction. If the smoke continues, you might have a pollution cause of action. Keep us posted.

 

Ok I will and thanks. It doesn't happen every morning but I say once or twice a week. I live in San Antonio, so a cold morning right now is in the 70's already,lol.

 

If there is no smell then let's hope it is condensation.

 

I wouldnt be using any additives at all. I doubt they caused it but if you have a problem you can bet Chrysler will blame it. They do perform oil analysis on motors that fail. I would get that oil out and install a fresh filter and good synthetic oil and see how it goes. Generally speaking Oil burn will be slightly BLUE smoke, white usually is condensation and water vapor.
STEVE

 

Happened on my 13 R/T 2 times in the same weekend about 2 weeks ago. I have 4,600 miles on the clock. I am hoping it is just a fluke. Smoked alot for about 7 seconds and cleared up.

 

Gotta be moisture

 

Are you losing coolant? It could be a head gasket leaking some coolant into the cylinders.

 

That would have a distinct odor.
STEVE

 

This is pretty common, there are a ton of topics about it. A lot of people add a oil catch can. The hemi has been known for this for years and it is not known to cause any greater of an issue.