2006 Ram 1500 5.7 Misfiring! Code P0304, P1414
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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...
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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.
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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.
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.
Valve problems huh? Looks like I got my weekend planned out!
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JeremySalt (06-17-2020)
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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.
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