1998 Ford F150 Smoking

1998 FORD F-150
196,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MELIKA
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When I turn the truck on, it has no problem starting...it just spits out clear-yellowish liquid from the tail pipe and extremely large amounts of smoke. I was told it could either be my head gasket, or an oil piston. What does it sound like to you and how much do you think it would cost.

Thanks
Melika
Aug 4, 2008 at 2:19 AM
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BLACKOP555
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whatcolor smoke and have you noticed a low antifreeze level?

i would be suspecting a headgasket or a intake manifold gasket failure, to check you will need a compression tester.
Aug 4, 2008 at 3:33 AM
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