2003 BMW 530i smoke

Tiny
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  • 2003 BMW 530I
  • 2.3L
  • 4 CYL
  • RWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 161,000 MILES
Smokes really bad when driving or idling, but does not shake nor raddle
Wednesday, June 11th, 2014 AT 5:56 PM

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Tiny
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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.
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Wednesday, June 11th, 2014 AT 6:06 PM

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