2003 BMW 320 Blue Smoke

2003 BMW 320
50,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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CHICK_PEA99
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My partners BMW is issuing a lot of blue smoke out of the exhaust. What is the cause of this and can it be easily fixed?
Oct 3, 2008 at 8:56 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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It could indicate the presence of oil being consumed by the engine. This could be due to several factors starting with the possible failure of the cyclone separator.
Nov 14, 2008 at 12:12 PM
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