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2007 BMW X5 Blowing smoke after idling

Tiny
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  • 2007 BMW X5
  • 4.8L
  • V8
  • AWD
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  • 86,000 MILES
My X5 is blowing smoke after idling, I know its oil because I have to add more between oil changes and when its idling a lot. Changed the PVC values about 8 months ago but problem is still happening
Wednesday, November 5th, 2014 AT 8:06 AM

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Tiny
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Is the smoke from the exhaust? Is it blue?
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Wednesday, November 5th, 2014 AT 8:49 AM
Tiny
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Yes it is coming from exhaust and its blue/grey
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Wednesday, November 5th, 2014 AT 8:52 AM
Tiny
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Most likely, the valve seals are going bad.
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Wednesday, November 5th, 2014 AT 5:42 PM

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