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03-12-2013, 08:01 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: naples
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have a 250 08 powerstroke when on the road with a c on can smell deisel anyone got an idea Thanks
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03-12-2013, 08:19 AM
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Montana Fan
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Location: Grand Junction
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The only thing I know, is my 06 F250 diesel doesn't smell. Could it be you have a leak somewhere?
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03-12-2013, 08:25 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Murrieta
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If you mean diesel exhaust does the smell subside when you put it on the recirculate mode? Also, if the exhaust leak is under the cab you might still smell this since vehicles are not completely sealed.
I can smell exhaust any time the windows are down and if it's windy and it's blown back towards the cab.
The worst case is that there is an exhaust leak and exhaust is not just being omitted at the tail pipe but in other places. I believe another cause could be an engine problem that causes more exhaust than you should be getting but you'll need a diesel mechanic to explain that one.
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03-12-2013, 09:00 AM
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Montana Master
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Is it fuel or exhaust smoke you smell?
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03-13-2013, 02:31 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: naples
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found the problem head gasket Thanks for the reply
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03-13-2013, 04:28 PM
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Montana Fan
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quote:Originally posted by mont
found the problem head gasket Thanks for the reply
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Blown head gasket? Yep that sucks and stinks. High mileage?
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03-13-2013, 05:47 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Washington Coast
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that does suck I thought all deisels smell a little, mine always has and runs great, now you got me paranoid
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03-13-2013, 07:56 PM
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Montana Master
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I think you are okay bigskyjimmy. The problem he's describing and the diesel stink he's talking about is real bad.
I recall when I bought my first diesel truck and I thought I'd try to be a wiseguy and complain that I wasn't sure I wanted a diesel (they were more expensive than a gasser) because I heard they were loud and they stink. Without hesitation, the salesguy said, "Then keep the windows closed".
Modern diesels smell only a very little, but I have probably smelled what Mont is talking about, when following another diesel pickup that I think he was having a problem. I guess a head gasket is pretty bad.
I think you're okay jimmy. You'll know when you are having a problem. It will be much stronger.
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03-14-2013, 08:13 AM
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Montana Master
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Thanx Art-N-Marge, when I bought a diesel I really did not want too but had too with the bigger 5th I"m always paranoid about the stories of expensive repairs to these things but so far so good with mine
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03-16-2013, 04:11 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: naples
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yes blown head gaskets 85,000 m 08 6.0 have ext warranty dealer said 4 to 8 thou good luck to all that have one
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