2004 GMC C3500 "PUFF" Goes the dragon( Oil burnS

2004 GMC C3500
77,900 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BEIGE
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Why does my 2004 GMC truck puff a "BIG" white/blue smoke at start up and burn 4QT oil in a four day period?
Mar 23, 2010 at 11:48 AM
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DR LOOT
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Either you have ruined the engine or Europe PCV system is not working properly, that PCV valve is located on the left rear of the valve cover.
Apr 23, 2010 at 4:58 PM
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