Smoke coming out of exhaust more than normal?

JEEP769

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2002 DODGE RAM
5.9L
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC
220,000 MILES

I have the truck listed above 1500. It uses a little bit of oil I'd say about a quart every two weeks or so and it all the sudden started smoking more out of my exhaust seems to be a white smoke not for sure what to check. Any ideas would be helpful. Thanks

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
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Hi,

White smoke from the exhaust can often indicate a failed head gasket. If engine coolant enters the combustion chamber, it will produce white smoke.

Please do me a favor, look through this link and let me know if anything mirrors what you are experiencing:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/recognizing-the-symptoms-understanding-a-blown-head-gasket-in-your-vehicle

Let me know.

Joe

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Saturday, December 28th, 2024 AT 9:06 PM

JEEP769

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Yeah, that did help me out did help me out. I do not have any coolant leaking anywhere externally that I can see. And my engine oil looks fine so I'm thinking it is just a slight leak.

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Tuesday, December 31st, 2024 AT 2:28 PM

KEN L

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Did you try a pressure tester? This guide can help you find the leak, use a flashlight and check the bottom of the water pump and the radiator. With the steam though it might be a head gasket.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test

and go over this guide as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-is-leaking-coolant

Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.

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Friday, January 3rd, 2025 AT 11:20 AM

JEEP769

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Ok I dont have a pressure tester but I am taking to a local mechanic now that youve helped me narrow it down. Thanks for the info and your time.

Matt

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Saturday, January 4th, 2025 AT 8:50 AM

KEN L