Hi guys
Really need some help...
Bought a Murano (3.5 AWD) about a month ago.
Noticed it was smoky at start up and also if you hold the accelerator down. WHITE smoke (defo not blue).
It was due a service, so decided to do a full service and also replace the spark plugs and the PVC valve on the rear cover. Also replaced the intake manifold gasket (the main lower one with six holes in a row) and rocker cover gaskets. Do the job properly, basically. All DIY.
My hope was new spark plugs and PVC valve would sort it.
No change. Well, it's a bit perkier, but still smokes.
Now, the interesting bit... The spark plugs were pretty shot - black burning on the tips. Additionally, all up the inside of the intake manifold and even the throttle body had traces of what I assume is burnt oil (amber coloured staining). I assume that's not normal!
The car appears to be using oil also as the level had dropped a fair bit in only 50ish miles since the service.
So, my first question is: any idea of the possible/likely cause?
Thanks guys!!!
Really need some help...
Bought a Murano (3.5 AWD) about a month ago.
Noticed it was smoky at start up and also if you hold the accelerator down. WHITE smoke (defo not blue).
It was due a service, so decided to do a full service and also replace the spark plugs and the PVC valve on the rear cover. Also replaced the intake manifold gasket (the main lower one with six holes in a row) and rocker cover gaskets. Do the job properly, basically. All DIY.
My hope was new spark plugs and PVC valve would sort it.
No change. Well, it's a bit perkier, but still smokes.
Now, the interesting bit... The spark plugs were pretty shot - black burning on the tips. Additionally, all up the inside of the intake manifold and even the throttle body had traces of what I assume is burnt oil (amber coloured staining). I assume that's not normal!
The car appears to be using oil also as the level had dropped a fair bit in only 50ish miles since the service.
So, my first question is: any idea of the possible/likely cause?
Thanks guys!!!