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Smokes on start-up

I have a S60FT with the 2.4L GM engine that blows a puff of smoke on start-up. I am reasonably sure that the smoke is not from the rings or valve seals. Does not appear to be getting oil in through PCV system. No oil/coolant consumption complaint. Smoke smells a little like oil but also like old gas (this is an LPG only unit). Smoke is whitish. Anybody experience something like this??
  • Posted 19 Aug 2016 04:50
  • By dale_mc
  • joined 12 May'13 - 12 messages
  • Alberta, Canada
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Yep. Just did my 4g32 for the same symptoms.
Puff of smoke on first morning start. Ok rest of day.
Stem seals looked good but weren't.
Listen to Brewski.
  • Posted 19 Aug 2016 06:18
  • By stam
  • joined 12 Aug'12 - 779 messages
  • Ontario, Canada
If it does this at start up then goes away it usually means oil is getting by the valve stem seals.
  • Posted 19 Aug 2016 05:38
  • By BREWSKI
  • joined 10 Jan'12 - 1,699 messages
  • Nebraska, United States

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