1991 Mazda b2200 OIL SMOKE

1991 MAZDA B2200
110,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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JUST BOUGHT THE TRUCK AND CHANGED THE OIL AND FILTER, OF COURSE I DID NOT GET AS MUCH OUT AS I PUT IN BUT ANYHOW NOW IT SMOKED QUITE BADLY AND TAPERED OFF, AFTER TURNING OFF AND RESTARTING IT SEEMED LIKE IT IS OK NOW. I DID NOT OVERFILL ALS A LITTLE BIT OF WATER DRIPPED OUT OF TAIL PIPE AND ALSO WENT AWAY. I'M GUESSING HEAD GASKET
Oct 20, 2010 at 7:34 PM
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Worn rings would be my first thought.

Does it tend to smoke on the first start up?

A little moisture coming out the tail is not abnormal. In the cooler climates and short driving distances it is normal. Not sure of your climate.
Oct 20, 2010 at 7:45 PM