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2006 Ram 1500 5.7 Misfiring! Code P0304, P1414

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Old Jun 16, 2020 | 07:15 PM
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Bosch Platinum
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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Old Jun 16, 2020 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by JeremySalt
Bosch Platinum
Suspected as much.

Switch to just plane jane copper plugs. See if your mystery misfire goes away.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2020 | 01:58 AM
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Default *update*

Replaced the Spark Plugs with Champion Copper.
Started engine, still shakes.
White smoke comes out of exhaust, smells like burnt oil.

 
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Old Jun 17, 2020 | 07:48 AM
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Compression test?
 
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Old Jun 17, 2020 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by JeremySalt
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?

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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.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2020 | 12:03 PM
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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.
I added 7 quarts for a oil change.
Valve problems huh? Looks like I got my weekend planned out!
 
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Old Jun 17, 2020 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by JeremySalt
I added 7 quarts for a oil change.
The 4.7 only takes 5.9 quarts, or if you want to call it 6 quarts.
 
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The 4.7 only takes 5.9 quarts, or if you want to call it 6 quarts.
Correct. The 5.7 Hemi takes about 7 qrts. Sometimes a little bit less.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2020 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by JeremySalt
Correct. The 5.7 Hemi takes about 7 qrts. Sometimes a little bit less.
Ah shoot, I thought you a 4.7 for a second after reading the previous posts lmao . You are right, the 5.7 does in fact take 7 quarts.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2020 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by JeremySalt
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.
 
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