shepster

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Hi, i have a problem with my 04 wrx running 350hp, 349ftlb that only started today.
On start up this morning i noticed a big cloud of blue/white smoke that smelt of oil, so off a drove to work and it didnt smoke one bit. Started it again at lunch and it did the same, smoked then cleared. Any suggestions as to where to start looking. Valve seals, turbo etc etc?
Oil needs topping up a small amount every month, car has 57000 miles of which the past 15000 have been with mods.

Cheers

Stevesbluewrx

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When was the last time you put oil in mate? Maybe over filled a little.

Blue smoke normally suggest turbo though.

shepster

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Hi, Topped it up last week and its been fine, just started today. Checked oil at lunch and its just below the full mark, same place i filled it to.

bigbarry04

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sounds like your turbo is on its way out mate.

shepster

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Yea maybe, but il start with the simple things first as its fairly new and hasnt had a hard life so id be supprised, but you never know.
Im going to do a compression test this weekend just for peace of mind