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My BMW 645 smokes after ticking over for say 10 minutes of being stuck in rush hour traffic.
2004 BMW 645
85 MILES
CONISWOOD614
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Oil usage has also increased over the last year. The Rocker Cover Breathers have been replaced
Oct 8, 2012 at 12:35 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Where is the smoke coming from?
Oct 8, 2012 at 1:43 PM
CONISWOOD614
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From the exhaust
Oct 8, 2012 at 4:22 PM
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KHLOW2008
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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.
Oct 8, 2012 at 5:20 PM