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 7:43 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 8:49 PM
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