05 RL - Blue Smoke
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05 RL - Blue Smoke
I am looking at buying an 05 RL. Everything about the car looks very clean, except I noticed a puff of blue smoke from the exhaust when the dealer started the car from cold.
The car has around 69k mikes on it.
Is this normal for the RL, anything to be concerned about, what is the experience of other 05 RL owners out there
Thanks
The car has around 69k mikes on it.
Is this normal for the RL, anything to be concerned about, what is the experience of other 05 RL owners out there
Thanks
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If it was one small puff after the car has been sitting for some time it may be O.K. If it was large, or happens frequently, I'd be concerned. Still, it may be a gamble.
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^ still a gamble i wouldnt wanna take, regardless its burning oil from somewhere. if its the head gasket or rings its gonna be a horrible, costly gamble
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Sounds like the car has been sitting for some time which would allow oil to seep past the valve seals and blow out at start up. If your really serious about it, I would go back and check the car a few more times after it has sat for a day or two. Even then I would recommend looking elsewhere. RLs are a dime a dozen these days much like everything else. Why bother on lingering questions, find something with a documented past and no what ifs.
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If there is consistent white smoke in moderate temps I recommend checking the oil for any mixing (potential head gasket,block,etc) and the coolant level.
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