2002 BMW 525 excessive exhaust fumes

2002 BMW 525
130,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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I have a 525d which recently has staretd producing excessive white / blue exhaust fumes when it has been idling for a long while (say in trafiic jam) - these do nto seem to smell any different to normal exhaust fumes. It runs OK and had all new injectors and fuel pump in the last 2 years. Have checked coolant and does not seem to be contaminated. Does not seem to be using oil and ecomony is OK. Any ideas on possible problems?
Aug 30, 2008 at 5:09 PM
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Diesels can often have issues with crankcase breathers that have them ingesting their own oil, therein lies the fumes and/or smoke. This is advice from a market that does not yet have BMW diesels so I have not yet seen this issue for myself, AKA generic advice. ♥
Aug 31, 2008 at 11:31 AM