Engine Exhaust Emits White or Blue Smoke
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SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING - ENGINE EXHAUST EMITS WHITE OR BLUE SMOKE
| Possible Causes | Remedies |
|---|---|
| Dirty air cleaner element | Inspect and replace air cleaner if necessary. |
| Restricted duct between air cleaner and turbocharger compressor | Remove restriction or replace damaged parts as necessary. |
| Seal leakage at the compressor end of turbocharger | Refer to this symptom troubleshooting chart for "OIL SEAL LEAKAGE AT COMPRESSOR END OF TURBOCHARGER ". |
| Engine malfunction (rings, pistons, valves, etc.) | Diagnose and correct as necessary. |
| Seal leakage at turbine end of turbocharger | Refer to this symptom troubleshooting chart for "OIL SEAL LEAKAGE AT TURBINE END OF TURBOCHARGER ". |