i have a ford transit 2004 2.4 td 90,000 miles it blows a cloud of blue smoke when i start it from cold do you know why or it this is normal

sarah goddard, October 2008

have blue smoke coming of my 2012 transit when on the move

james, November 2022

I have 2008 transit diesel just had new head and gaset fitted new turbo engine flush new oil air filter fuel filter new injectors blowing blue smoke any ideas

brian, August 2018

I have 2008 transit diesel just had new head and gaset fitted new turbo engine flush new oil air filter fuel filter new injectors blowing blue smoke any ideas

brian, August 2018

Blue smoke is burning oil, could be turbo or valve stem oil seals. If it is only a small amount of smoke at startup then I wouldn't worry to much.

MrMPuk, October 2008

The blue smoke is probably unburnt fuel,if it's ok after you have started it don't worry,your engine will be a bit worn and your battery may not be great,if it is a slow starter you will get this,fuel is going in but as it hasn't yet started it blows it out when it does start,when the engine is warm the piston rings expend and it has better compression hence no smoke,it's the black smoke you have to worry about and frequent oil top-ups,stick some Diesel additive in it will help clean the injectors.A DIESEL will run forever if they are serviced by the book if not you will kill it.

Rich, October 2008