2002 BMW 320D Smoke

Tiny
SHIRLEYHARDY
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  • 2002 BMW 320D
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • RWD
  • MANUAL
  • 180,000 MILES
Why does my BMW 320d 52 plate smoke when started up from cold.
Saturday, February 28th, 2015 AT 12:42 PM

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Tiny
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You didn't say what color the smoke is or how long it lasts. Details and observations are helpful. Black smoke is a sign of too much fuel. If it goes away in a few seconds, suspect a leaking fuel injector. If it's white smoke that lasts a minute or two, suspect a leaking cylinder head gasket. You'll be losing coolant too. If the smoke is blue and lasts about a minute, suspect worn valve guide seals. You may get an additional puff of blue exhaust every once in a while.
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Saturday, February 28th, 2015 AT 1:02 PM

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