blue smoke from the tailpipe

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ARTPROF
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I recently purchased a 2007 Jeep Liberty Sport with 3.7L engine, auto transmission. When the car sits for a few hours, upon starting, it emits blue smoke from the tailpipe for a few seconds. It is under warranty, so I will bringit to dealer, but am concerned that this may indicate a faulty engine, which over time may get worse. the vehicle has only 300 miles on it. Any advice would be most welcome.
Thank you.
Aug 23, 2007 at 4:14 AM
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SERVICE WRITER
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It is good to notify the dealer and have them verify this early on. Unless they find something, I would get through 3-5000 miles before being more concerned.
Aug 23, 2007 at 9:26 AM
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LARRYJERI
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car runs fine but is using oil [a lot] when idling for several minutes then you raise the engine it will smoke a lot for about 30 seconds and seams to quite smoking also after idling it will smoke under the hood. Is there a common cause for this as so many people are experiencing much the same thing?
Aug 16, 2019 at 6:37 AM (Merged)
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HMAC300
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check your pcv system first see if it has vacuum it may be plugged. check for an oil leak from valve covers
Aug 16, 2019 at 6:37 AM (Merged)
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