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There's what might be your problem. Almost every time I see someone post about misfires/codes, it's because they put Platinum plugs. These trucks tend to absolutely hate every spark plug that isn't Copper. Try using the Copper Champion OEM plugs...
The engine is correct, I put almost 7 qrts of 5w-20 Mobil One.
Crazy question. Did you add 7 qts because it was low, or was that an oil change?
Originally Posted by jrsick
White smoke indicates a head problem. Either blown head gasket or cracked head.
Let the truck cool, then take the radiator cap off and start the engine. If you see bubbling in the radiator you almost certainly need a new head gasket, and probably new head.
Or maybe a valve issue. I'd be pulling the valve cover to look at cylinder 4 valves. If the valves aren't operating right, it will misfire and unburnt fuel will result in smoke. Admittedly, I'm not familiar with the 5.7 but same thing happened when my 4.7L threw a rocker.
Crazy question. Did you add 7 qts because it was low, or was that an oil change?
Or maybe a valve issue. I'd be pulling the valve cover to look at cylinder 4 valves. If the valves aren't operating right, it will misfire and unburnt fuel will result in smoke. Admittedly, I'm not familiar with the 5.7 but same thing happened when my 4.7L threw a rocker.
I added 7 quarts for a oil change.
Valve problems huh? Looks like I got my weekend planned out!
Valve problems huh? Looks like I got my weekend planned out!
Well, a fixable valve issue trumps pulling the head any day. Hope it goes well for you. I was $hitting bricks till I found that my runaway valve rocker hadn't damaged anything. I ended up replacing all the lifters, valve springs and stem seals.