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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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Lately I have noticed that when my car is at operating temp and I shut it off for a few minutes it smokes alot from the exhaust for about 10 seconds when I restart it. It only does it when the car is warmed up, not at all when cold.

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Old Aug 12, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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valve stem seals?
Old Aug 13, 2008 | 08:01 AM
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Anyone else with a deffinate answer?
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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 01:42 PM
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Mine does the same thing, and Ive been looseing a little bit of oil, I susspect valve seals.
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