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1998 ranger that smokes at idle?

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Blue Smoke = Oil burning = Bad rings or valve seals. Black Smoke = Overly rich fuel/air mixture = Many possibilities. White Smoke = Coolant entering the combustion chamber = blown head gasket or cracked head.

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