Just got a Volvo S60 D5 Auto, 04 SE model, on starting in the morning it's very uneven and smokey. Once warm it seems fine though.
2007-12-07
06:36:41
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pirate_princess
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Yep, doing that, Hoot
2007-12-07
06:45:39 ·
update #1
junglejungle, great, thanks
2007-12-07
06:46:35 ·
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Pat j, yes the car has done 110k, the car goes well when warm, its the start up and when revved hard in park that it smokes.
Do you still think its the injectors?
2007-12-07
07:57:59 ·
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OK, thanks for the input, BUT! how much did it/does it cost to sort out?
2007-12-07
08:49:09 ·
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By your description and that you say yes to Hoot, it sounds to me typical of an indirect injected diesel that has done high mileage or the injectors need servicing.
At 110k that's not high so that eliminates low compression pressures. At 110k the injectors may not have been done. If the engine is at operating temperature and it still smokes blue then the injectors aren't atomizing the fuel properly. Having the injectors tested shouldn't cost much. Rule of thumb is, if you replace the cam belt ( presuming yours has one ) then the injectors get a service. This should be done every 100k. If you can get a hold of the previous owner, he could tell you what's been done. Ask about the fuel filters as well.
2007-12-07 07:32:58
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answered by pat j 5
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Blue smoke is caused by engine oil entering the cylinder area and being burned along with the fuel air mixture. As with the white smoke, just a small drop of oil leaking into the cylinder can produce blue smoke out the tailpipe. Blue smoke is more likely in older or higher mileage vehicles than newer cars with fewer miles.
http://www.trustmymechanic.com/troubleshoot_smoke.htm
get the garage to look at it =)
2007-12-07 06:42:44
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answered by junglejungle 7
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You probably have a lot of oily muck in your intake manifold from a clogged PCV hose or valve. Probably this car was weaned on cheap oil or went too far between oil changes. Excessive oil fumes have probably recondensed on the inside of the intake system and when it is cold and the fuel is running richer, it's probably trying to wash this gunk out your tailpipe Go to the auto parts store and buy spray Gum-out carburetor cleaner. Find your PCV valve and hose and clean them. Then figure out a way to run the little tube on the can through a vacuum port on the side of your throttle body, and spray the chemical through it while the car is running. Do the same with the idle control valve (look on your engine decal to find out where it is). Also look on the back of your oil filler cap to access the overall condition of your lubrication system. If the back of the cap has powdery deposits or is covered in a tarry brown waxy coating, then the whole inside of your engine will look the same. This includes the piston rings, valve stem seals and piston tops. Use a good oil flushing product to remove as much internal deposits as possible, then switch to Mobil One 0w-40 oil, designed for Euro cars. Also, don't try to compromise by driving on cheaper fuels to save money. Use a tier one gasoline everytime to keep things running and working clean. While your at it, have your engine shampooed to keep it clean, too. A clean engine is a happy engine!! Good Luck.
2007-12-07 06:56:08
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answered by Robert M 7
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I would say its the valve seals, because when the car isn't runninf the oil sits on the valve stem and can slowly seep down into the combustion chamber and when you first turn your car on it burns off that oil causing blue smoke. but once the car is warmed up the oil wouldn't seep past the seal. i would have to say that your valve seals are worn out.....i had the exact same problem with my car.
2007-12-07 08:19:07
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answered by Anonymous
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Looks like you have an injector problem. My advise to you is sell your 04 SE model and buy a japanese car. Its not worth your time and your money to be fixing that old volvo. "Just keepin' real.. don't be hatin'.."
2016-05-22 01:01:19
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answered by ? 3
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Its the cold weather, are you letting the heater plugs warm up before starting?
2007-12-07 06:43:35
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answered by Hoot 3
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oil leaks thought the valves after standing overnight. and burns of when you start engine.
2007-12-07 08:33:52
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answered by col 3
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its nac kard
2007-12-07 09:37:23
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answered by manix997 1
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