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24th October 2019, 16:06 | #1 |
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New Car? Blue Smoke
Hi Folks,
I test drove a 75 Tourer today, Diesel 150,000 miles. Cold and wet- loads of blue smoke out the back. How concerned should I be? Should I take it out for a test drive- get the engine hot and see if it still has the smoke or just walk away? Thanks. |
24th October 2019, 16:38 | #2 |
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Walk away I'd say; blue smoke usually indicates burning oil.
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24th October 2019, 17:10 | #3 |
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Diesels smoke a lot more and easier than petrol.
It could be faulty or it could just be adjustment. If the car appeals to you, have it looked at and use it to get the price right. If it is worn, walk away, but at 150000 I really doubt it.
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24th October 2019, 17:46 | #4 |
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Could very easily be the turbo.
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24th October 2019, 18:57 | #5 |
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Blue smoke
Change the PCV filter and the intercooler O rings you may find it works wonders.
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24th October 2019, 19:13 | #6 |
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Definitely signs of a blocked PCV
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24th October 2019, 19:34 | #7 |
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Thanks- how much does that cost?
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24th October 2019, 19:46 | #8 |
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;2770871]Thanks- how much does that cost?[/QUOTE]
Less than 20 quid https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Top-Quali...kAAOSwTmtaAb4w
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24th October 2019, 21:52 | #9 |
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Less than 20 quid
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Top-Quali...kAAOSwTmtaAb4w[/QUOTE] And a good thrash to get the exhaust hot enough to burn off all the engine oil that is sitting in there.
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25th October 2019, 06:05 | #10 |
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Thanks Folks- I'll give it another chance today.
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