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Old 01-11-2007, 09:09 AM
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Smoke at start up

I know I'm spoiled. But I almost never park my 05 outside. And last night was one of the times I had too,and when I started it up after sitting for about 18hrs.it smoked for about 30 secs,ran a little rough, than cleared up.It was about 28 degrees out.Normally I would not be concerned,however if this is somthing I should have looked at let me know.25000 miles on the truck.All maintance is up to snuff.Not plugged in.(no need)
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all cold diesel's smoke on start up and then smooth out. You got nothing to worry about.

my new mega wont fit in my garage your lucky.
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While this is my first winter with CTD in Colorado. . .I always park outside and I never get any smoke. . . . . coldest morning so far this season down to maybe 5 deg or so. This weekend will be a good test the high for the next few days should be single digits.
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So did you wait for the heater to cycle before you started it? The only time mine will do so is If I don't wait for the grid heaters, then mine will put out a small amount of white smoke and run ruff for a minute at start up on a cold day.
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