1998 Lexus ES 300 BURINING OIL

1998 LEXUS ES 300
12,232 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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GEORGE WATSON
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MY CAR IIS SMOKING THROUGH TAIL PIPE ON START UP AND SOME TIMES IF YOU PRESS ON THE GAS. I'VE BEEN TOLD ITS SMOKING BECAUSE THE CAR IS BURNING OIL HELP!
Jul 10, 2008 at 5:28 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Blueish smoke is oil burning, you can have a few test done to determine where the problem lies, rule of thumb is if it smokes on stat up and clears it is usually valve stem seal& or guides, smoking on deceleration ( High vacuum) rings or guides & seals general smoking rings. Ask your service center to test and report.

Mark (mhpautos)
Jul 10, 2008 at 5:37 PM
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