1989 Mazda Truck smoking on cold starts sometimes

1989 MAZDA TRUCK
157,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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WANKEL1
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This truck smokes on cold start up some of the time. Other times it will be fine. Doesn't seem to do it when it is warm.
Sep 21, 2009 at 12:43 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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possible valve seals
use better oil and may be try some oil additives too
Oct 6, 2009 at 1:49 PM
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