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02 sentra just replaces my engine with a used one and install 3 weeks ago it eat a lot of oil 1 can a week and my exhaust fume color blue.

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Ur burning oil smoke from tailpipe --white /burning coolant possible blown head gasket---black /build up of carbon need tune up andadjustments---blue /engine problems-bad rings /piston-valves adjustment ,burnt,bent,buildup etc pull ur plugs out one at a time look at whick plug is oil soaked this will tell u whick cylinder(s)are bad

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