2003 Other Dodge Models LOSS OF POWER

2003 DODGE
70,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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J.SABIA
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DIESEL TRUCK, LOSES POWER TOWING 4000LB, BACKFIRES AND GREY/BLACK SMOKES COMES OUT OF THE EXHAUST. RUNS FINE IN TOWN. BACKFIRE AND SMOKE WORSE IN TOWING GEAR AND IN CRUISE CONTROL
Jun 16, 2010 at 10:58 AM
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Hello and thanks for donating

Grey smoke and loss of power usually indicate a fuel system issue. First to start at would be the fuel system's filters. Also check timing, if timing is off it can cause this issue.
Jun 26, 2010 at 1:38 AM
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