Something to worry about, or just getting broke in?

Something to worry about, or just getting broke in?

12-01-2007, 07:50 PM

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Radshooter

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Something to worry about, or just getting broke in?

Yesterday I noticed for the first time that I was getting black soot on my rear fender above the tailpipe. I have never seen this before on this truck. I have 31000 actual miles on it. It is an '03, and still stock except for the AFE intake. All details are in my signature. I have never had a black box, even for a test drive. About 2/3 of the mileage has been pulling a 17K fiver all over western USA.

Is it normal for 3rd gens to start smoking while still stock?

Thanks....Steve

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