Vauxhall Zafira oil smell coming from exhaust
Variant: 1.6
Model Year: 1999
Categories:
Leaks & Noises
when i start the car or stopping at junctions, when i pull away there is big cloud of white smoke with a bad oil smell coming out aswell , and the engine seems to be using a lot of oil .
Posted: Jul 19, 2011 (13 years ago)
Could be valve stems/ oil seals worn , though usually blue smoke .Could check coolant level in case signs of head gasket going .A block test will confirm if gasket knackered .
Posted Jul 19, 2011 (13 years ago)
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