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For 1990-2009 cars only

Blue Exhaust Smoke -- Warm Engine Only

Possible Cause

Correction

Lack of intake air

Refer to Engine Controls.

Restricted oil drain tube

Clean or replace the oil drain tube.

Oil leakage past the turbine side seal

Replace the turbocharger. Refer to Turbocharger.

Oil leakage past the compressor side seal

Replace the turbocharger. Refer to Turbocharger.