1998 Mazda Millenia white smoke (not really steamy though)

1998 MAZDA MILLENIA
105,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ILLUSIONIG
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i just bought a 1998 mazda millenia s with the miller cycle supercharge engine. i change all the fluids and everything looked normal but when it is first started and until it warms up good i get white smoke from the exhaust it happens when i play with the idle sometime too but go's away after driving for a good distance. but everyday the same thing. i checked all the fluids and levels everything is good im not losing coolant and the oil is not milky could it be cause it sat for a while and maybe the seals inside (valve seals) are dry rotted. please help im confused.
Nov 26, 2009 at 9:37 PM
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RASMATAZ
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If its the valve seals the color is gonna be blue-its burning coolant somewhere when the engine is cold but when fully warmed-up it seals up due to metal expansion
Nov 27, 2009 at 3:50 AM
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