I am currently running a precision t3/60-1. A couple of months ago, I noticed my car puffing out a decent cloud of smoke after I turned the car on. The car was already warm from being shut off 10 minutes prior. It would also puff out clouds of smoke when I accelerated from a stop and go situation. These symptoms would happen sometimes, not all the time. About a month ago, I noticed my car puffing out light smoke during idle. The idle smoke puffing than went away for 3 weeks, than recently came back again. My car would still have an occasional idle smoke puffing. Sometimes the clouds of smoke are big, sometimes they're small. I can usually tell by looking at my rear view. It always seems to be worst from a stop and go. I always have to check on my oil level because it tends to be low after a week of driving. I honestly think it's my turbo seals going bad. Anyone else have any opinions on the other possible causes? Currently running a Supra PCV.

 

What color is the smoke and what does it smell like?

 

It's oil 100%.

 

most likely it the turbo. how long have you had the turbo? try to move the shaft from the turbo to see if it has any play. move it up and down and pull it in and out.

 

Thanks, I will check it out. Shaft play seems good, but turbo has rough spots when spun by hand.

 

Can u clarify the rough spots?

 

are you running a catch can that has a breather filter?

 

when you say "shaft play seems good", do you mean its moving when you wiggle it. because its not suppose to move a lot. its only suppose to spin

 

Same thing for me at the moment..I have a feeling its my turbo seal. Since I bought my turbo used. Cuz I am running a catch can with a breather.. won't be till next year since winter is coming

 

When I say rough, I mean it stops abruptly sometimes depending on the angle hand spun.