4236 perkins marine

imsaint007 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-01-2009

I notice some white smoke and a light film of oil on the water discharge ,what could be the problem ? any experts in diesel engine out there ? tks.

timebandit · #2 (**permalink**) 09-02-2009

When did it start?

How long since something was done to the engine?

imsaint007 · #3 (**permalink**) 09-05-2009

I just done a oil change engine and transmition . tks.

timebandit · #4 (**permalink**) 09-05-2009

Rule #1---The last thing you mucked with is the first thing to mess up.

Go back and check your fluid levels.

imsaint007 · #5 (**permalink**) 09-06-2009

engine oil level is over a bit the second mark on the dipstick. I used oil Rotella T (W 30 ) and transmission fluid (red) recommended replacement for type A