1998 Chrysler Sebring Engine smokes while idling

1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING
126,325 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DMGRAHAM
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I bought a used Chrysler Sebring that has been very well maintained. However a month after I bought the car I noticed it would smoke while idling at a drive thru. I took it to a machanic that changed the PVC value but it is still smoking. It is not using oil. I had the oil changed and ten weeks later it isn't even down a quart.
Mar 7, 2009 at 8:39 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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Something is leaking
need to have it checked
check coolant and do a coolant pressure test
recheck tranny lines and recheck for oil leaks
Mar 7, 2009 at 8:47 AM
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DMGRAHAM
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Would a leak cause the car to smoke from the exhaulst system?
Mar 7, 2009 at 9:08 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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Out the tail pipe ?
check coolant system and headgasket
If its very cold condensation
Mar 7, 2009 at 6:51 PM
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