My car is burning oil and a big puff a smoke comes out the exhaust

Tiny
JEROMY86
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  • 1998 MAZDA 626
  • 262,000 MILES
If I leave the car ideal for 12 hrs. Or more everything on my car works fine but if I don't drive my car for about 12 hrs. Or more and then crank it up a cloud of smoke comes out for about 1 min. Causing me to have to put oil in it like once a week.
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 AT 12:30 AM

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Tiny
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These symptoms usually mean valve seals issue. This is a common problem.
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Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 AT 12:59 AM
Tiny
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Especially with that mileage.
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Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 AT 1:00 AM
Tiny
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Valve guides are likely worn too.
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Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 AT 1:01 AM

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