blue smoke

2005 TOYOTA CAMRY
4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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'05 Camry, blue smoke @ 1st crank. Maint. up to date. 110,000+ miles
May 31, 2011 at 12:26 AM
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CARADIODOC
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That's burning oil. If it clears up in a minute or two, it's likely worn valve guide seals. That smoke can also occur if the oil was recently diluted with gas from some other problem. Once any type of flooding or over-fueling condition is repaired, the oil should be changed.
May 31, 2011 at 12:48 AM
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