Pitt1717
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- July 17, 2016
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- NJ
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2017 XSport
Mostly a lerker around here but now I need some help.
A week or 2 ago I was updating my sync system. during the update and long idle, my 17 Explorer Sport started to discharge blueish smoke (usually oil) out of the exhaust. After the update I took it for a ride and it took a good 4 to 5 solid minutes before it cleared up.
I drove it to work the next day and no issues seen or felt. seeing if it was a fluke, the next following day I came home from work and let it idle again. about 10-15 mins it started to smoke again. it seems like it only happens if it idles a long time.
so I take it in for an oil change and have them check it out. Along with a tie rod recall they now kept my car as they said I shouldn't drive it. They stated, if I heard correctly, that it is a faulty EGR valve.... Im not a mechanic but I believe this is what controls the exhaust gas going back into the cylinders. Not sure how oil would be getting through a valve to vent air.
anyway, my question and concern is my warranty is up in August (bought in 16). but looking at the warranty booklet, it states power train is good for 5yr/100000mi. Is this true? if so, I started reading up some on these turbos and seems (at least on the stangs) the seal sometimes goes bad and the affect is what I have seen.
If anyone can confirm and or help with what im seeing it would be greatly appreciated.
A week or 2 ago I was updating my sync system. during the update and long idle, my 17 Explorer Sport started to discharge blueish smoke (usually oil) out of the exhaust. After the update I took it for a ride and it took a good 4 to 5 solid minutes before it cleared up.
I drove it to work the next day and no issues seen or felt. seeing if it was a fluke, the next following day I came home from work and let it idle again. about 10-15 mins it started to smoke again. it seems like it only happens if it idles a long time.
so I take it in for an oil change and have them check it out. Along with a tie rod recall they now kept my car as they said I shouldn't drive it. They stated, if I heard correctly, that it is a faulty EGR valve.... Im not a mechanic but I believe this is what controls the exhaust gas going back into the cylinders. Not sure how oil would be getting through a valve to vent air.
anyway, my question and concern is my warranty is up in August (bought in 16). but looking at the warranty booklet, it states power train is good for 5yr/100000mi. Is this true? if so, I started reading up some on these turbos and seems (at least on the stangs) the seal sometimes goes bad and the affect is what I have seen.
If anyone can confirm and or help with what im seeing it would be greatly appreciated.