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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 03:01 PM
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Smoke at idle

It's idling at about 750 but, for some reason there is white smoke, smells kinda like oil. Where could I start checking for internal oil leaks? Is it possible the omp is running to much? I need to get the car tuned soon, so any information would be helpful.
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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White smoke sounds like coolant to me.
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 04:14 PM
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definatly coolant. could have a coolant seal out. watch coolant level closely and see if it gets lower. it could just be condensation in the exhaust that burnes off also. does it go away after the car warms up?
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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This may sound wierd but it doesn't go away and It hasn't lost any noticeable amount of fluid.
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 02:44 PM
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So where can I start checking for leaks? I need to get it tuned very soon, and need to get this fixed.
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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Where should I start checking for leaks? The motor only has like 1400 on it? Any information would be appreciated.
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