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2004 BMW 645 Repair Question


Topics covered: Exhaust, Smoke.
Mileage: 85 miles.

Asked on October 8, 2012

My smokes after ticking over for say 10 minutes of being stuck in rush hour traffic.

Oil usage has also increased over the last year. The Rocker Cover Breathers have been replaced
Avatar Asked by Coniswood614

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Replied on October 8, 2012

Where is the smoke coming from?

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on October 8, 2012

From the exhaust

Tiny Response from Coniswood614
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Replied on October 8, 2012

The smoke is oil being burnt in the cylinders or getting to the exhaust system and the oil consumption is to be expected.

To rectify the problem, least you need to do is to replace the valve seals.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
40,332 answers provided