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Old 09-07-2012, 01:43 PM
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Oil leak, white smoke from exhaust! help!!

I have a 2008 r56 stock at 89k miles, I have been having issues the last couple of months, I first had a leak in the in line turbo feeder which has been replaced 2 months ago.This last week i started seeing white smoke from the exhaust, it's not leaking coolant and engine/turbo seemed to be running fine but i have had alot of oil consumption. I have changed the Valve cover due oil seepage and possible pcv leak. I have noticed the pcv hose has a lot of oil once i replaced the cover, I drove the car today for 60 miles and continues to h throw white smoke from the exhaust upon acceleration from stop signs and lights. Any ideas?
 
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Old 09-07-2012, 04:56 PM
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Very possible it could be the head gasket, watch the temps very carefully
 
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I spoke to the mechanic and he ruled out any turbo issues or head gaskets issued , Is it possibly burning off the excess oil from the pcv hose?
 
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White smoke is not oil, it is water. I would recommend an oil change and watch to see if it is only oil at this point. I would also not drive the car a lot until I get it resolved.
 
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if he did not to a leak down test you cant rule out the head gasket
 
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if he did not to a leak down test you cant rule out the head gasket
Yup, could very well be a head gasket.
 
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Thanks for the advice guys,the smoke is more of a blue/grayish, I have not lost any coolant and it's not overheating, the car power is the same, I haven't lost any power, I have a feeling it's a oil leak or a turbo oil seals
 
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