2003 BMW 525i

Tiny
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  • 2003 BMW 525I
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  • 119 MILES
BMW 525i 2003; gives off white smoke only when it's been sitting awhile, and only when I first start it, idles rough but runs good on highway
Sunday, January 9th, 2011 AT 10:07 PM

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Tiny
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White smoke! Is the engine putting out white smoke when it is cold and been sitting awhile? The experience you are having is quite normal, although I think you might want to inspect and/or replace the spark plugs. At 100k they should have been replaced, along with the pre-cat oxygen sensors.
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Monday, January 10th, 2011 AT 12:24 AM

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