missouritig
OBS Enthusiast
2000 k3500 5.7 auto 4x4 280k miles
Not entirely sure whats going on.
I have zero trouble codes, engine sounds good. I have no history, it was probably a 5th wheel ferry for a local tractor shop, so it was probably run ragged.
Lots of white puffy steam coming from exhaust. Smells gasoliney. My dipstick oil looks very clean and level is good. My coolant level is good. I tested this out at idle and put a large cup under my exhaust pipe. It collected quite a bit of condensation, like I should be bone dry on coolant but the level is all good.
Only issue im having that is noticeable is I cant get my coolant up beyond 160'. It was very cold out today, but puttering around the farm it would drop to 120's once I stop. I am thinking my thermostat is stuck open.
Is it possible this is just a air/fuel mix issue causing massive condensation due to me constantly running in open loop? I am suspecting at least one bad pre-cat oxygen sensor due to having a partially melted harness. I am thinking this is not tripping a engine code.
Not entirely sure whats going on.
I have zero trouble codes, engine sounds good. I have no history, it was probably a 5th wheel ferry for a local tractor shop, so it was probably run ragged.
Lots of white puffy steam coming from exhaust. Smells gasoliney. My dipstick oil looks very clean and level is good. My coolant level is good. I tested this out at idle and put a large cup under my exhaust pipe. It collected quite a bit of condensation, like I should be bone dry on coolant but the level is all good.
Only issue im having that is noticeable is I cant get my coolant up beyond 160'. It was very cold out today, but puttering around the farm it would drop to 120's once I stop. I am thinking my thermostat is stuck open.
Is it possible this is just a air/fuel mix issue causing massive condensation due to me constantly running in open loop? I am suspecting at least one bad pre-cat oxygen sensor due to having a partially melted harness. I am thinking this is not tripping a engine code.