2003 BMW 530i smoke

2003 BMW 530I
161,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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SYLVESTER YOUNG
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smokes really bad when driving or idling, but does not shake nor raddle
Jun 11, 2014 at 5:56 PM
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CARADIODOC
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With no other details or observations to go on, white smoke is from burning engine coolant due to a leaking cylinder head gasket, black smoke is from burning excessive fuel, and blue smoke is from burning oil.
Jun 11, 2014 at 6:06 PM
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