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Question posted by momboconbo on May 7th, 2011

I Have A Puff Of Blue Smoke Coming Out When I Stast Engine And Oil On The Air Fi

what would cause a puff of blue smoke when i start my mazda 6i and leaave iol on my air filter?

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