2005 Saturn Vue Bluish smoke from exhaust

Tiny
MALISSA912
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Lately since it has been cold weather my car has been smoking more than ever before, today it let out bluish smoke from the exhaust. Is this normal or a warning sign for trouble? I know they say some smoke is good but a lot of smoke is not, so what should I do?
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Saturday, November 16th, 2013 AT 9:23 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Smoke isn't good. If the engine is running properly, there shouldn't be any. The only thing you can see is steam from the exhaust when it is first started cold. As far as blue smoke, that tells me that oil is being burned. How many miles are on the engine? Oil can get past worn piston rings, valve guide seals.

Let me know.
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Saturday, November 16th, 2013 AT 4:14 PM
Tiny
SATURNTECH9
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Just to add to this one is the smoke only when first starting it?Which engine do you have?Some of the vues had iissues with the valve stem seals.
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Saturday, November 16th, 2013 AT 6:10 PM

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