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Sudden rough/erratic idle

Tiny
SEASON G HENDRIX
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  • 2002 DODGE DAKOTA
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 201,000 MILES
(360 sport) Running fine. Turned off. Turned back on- engine now idles progressively more rough. When given gas w/ parking gear engaged, truck emits white smoke.
Saturday, October 27th, 2018 AT 4:27 AM

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Tiny
WILLIAM CRABTREE
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Hello,

So the first thing I would do is check the engine oil. Take a picture of the oil on the dipstick and post it on here. If the oil has a creamy color/texture, you might have a blown head gasket. Additional tests would be necessary to know for sure.

I have posted a link below that may help give you more information.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/white-smoke-or-steam-coming-from-the-exhaust-pipe

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

Keep us posted, and let me know if I can be any more help.

William
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Saturday, October 27th, 2018 AT 1:49 PM
Tiny
SEASON G HENDRIX
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Thank you for your prompt attention on this matter, William. Tomorrow morning I will definitely take a picture of engine oil to post. I have had a vehicle with a blown head gasket before this is a nightmare! I hope the oil is not creamy. As I stated I will post a picture. Thank you.
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Saturday, October 27th, 2018 AT 4:19 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Please do, We are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
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Tuesday, October 30th, 2018 AT 1:51 PM

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