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850 smoking after idle

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1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70

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bass gtr
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850 smoking after idle

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my 850 burns oil after siting in trafic, is it the turbo? I had a mechanic clean out what he said was the pcv valve. I later learned the 850 doesnt have a pcv valve. Does anyone know what the part that needs cleaning/replacing is, or what could be the problem. Thanks, Stephen

White850Turbo
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Is this a turbo model?

Jot
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Does the smoke appear when at an idle or when starting after idleing? Blue smoke after idleing and starting from a stop is a usual indication of valve seals.Having a turbo might indicate an internal seal problem.

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Post by bass gtr »

Yes, it is a turbo and it smokes when accelerating. Thanks

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