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blown head gasket? or bad valve stem seal?

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Old Oct 22, 2013 | 01:23 AM
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I have a 2004 stratus 2.7l... there is a little amount of smoke coming out of the exhaust when im at a red light for a long time. It doesn't happen everytime but it really worries me. No overheating or oil mixed with coolant.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2013 | 05:03 PM
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how many miles on car, does it do it when accelerating or just when sitting . does it use oil ? has oil been changed regularly
 
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Old Oct 22, 2013 | 07:05 PM
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It has 155k miles...I replaced the oil alnost 3000miles ago...and yes when I stop in a red light for moee than 5mintues but it doesn't happen everytime.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2013 | 03:23 PM
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is it white or black smoke?
 
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