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Old Oct 18, 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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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 6:28 PM
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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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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 7:51 PM
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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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