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Old October 18th, 2007, 9:08 AM
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im blowin greyish blue smoke i know its oil but i dont know what it could b
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if its greyish blue smoke you have an oil leak.. you would have to track the leak and go from there
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Default RE: smoke

when does the car smoke?

Smoking at startup = blown valve seals
Smoking on engine braking = worn valve guides
smoking on acceleration = worn piston rings

you could also have a PCV oil consumpstion issue. check your intake for oil.
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