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My 99 volvo xc is blowing thick white, bluish

99 volvo xc is blowing thick white, bluish smoke from exaust and 3 out of 5 spark plugs covered in oil. Any suggestions?

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This is not good. White smoke is usually coolant, but the deposits on the plugs indicates oil related issue. Major exploritory surgery is in your future.

Start with a leak down test, and based on the results of that, your next step will be more clear.

Sorry for the bad news, but you already knew that, with the smoke report.

Posted on Nov 01, 2009

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