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major loss of power

02-16-2003, 08:38 AM

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diesle_redneck

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major loss of power

I just bought a 99 2500 from texas. It has the six speed tranny. Anyway, today coming home from work in 10 degree weather, the truck runs normal below 40 mph. But once i get on the highway past 40 mph, it sounds like the engine sputters, i look in the mirror and a whitish blueish smoke is coming outta the exaust. Now I have the darn thing floored and can hardly make 60 mph and on hills forget it. I just blocked the front grill off with cardboard as much as possible, I thought maybe the air is to cold for the engine to run, but nope, she still does it. Any help/suggestions would be very helpful, i need the truck for the snow tonight!!!

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