Hello, I just got back from a 15 mile trip after changing oil and filter. 8 qts of the WalMart $19.00 Rotella 5w40 synthetic (thanks for the heads-up). I got ten miles from home and noticed a quick swirl of blue smoke in the rear view mirror that seemed to come from the exhaust. i noticed no driveability concerns, abnormal sounds, etc. All gauges normal. It has not done it since, but I am taking a 200+ mile trip in the morning. Has anyone had this happen? if so, what is the reasoning?

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Thanks,
Mark in NC

"Spark plugs?...We don't need no stinking spark plugs!"
1985 300SD "Der Silberne Schlitten" 420,000 mi


Wish these were diesel:
2003 Ford Club Wagon 130,000 mi

1.Check Oil Level (AND inspect for leaks) before you set off ,Tomorrow.
[No "Abby Normalities" ? Have a safe trip.]
One puff of Blue, Oily Smoke does not a Bad ring or Valve guide/seal make.

Did you "Switchover" to the Shell Synthetic 5W40 product from Dino this Oil
Change?

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'84 300SD sold
124.128

Yes, I just did the switch-over on this oil change. Oil level is normal and no apparent leaks. I thought about blow-by accumulation in the vapor separator in the air cleaner housing being sucked into the turbo inlet, but did not experience any self-accel concern (but it also happened so quickly and was over quickly too).

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Thanks,
Mark in NC

"Spark plugs?...We don't need no stinking spark plugs!"
1985 300SD "Der Silberne Schlitten" 420,000 mi


Wish these were diesel:
2003 Ford Club Wagon 130,000 mi