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I just went to go get my oil changed at a place across the street from work. As soon as I started it there was smoke EVERYWHERE. We had to roll it into the service bay. I drove like less than a mile. WTF could it be? I think my engine may be shot. :cry: The engine sounded horrible.

Ouch! I assume it was running fine and not blowing smoke before the oil change? What the hell could they have done to it during a routine oil change?

perhaps they forgot to refill the oil :confused:


sorry to hear, hope things get resolved...

No they didn't change the oil change yet, I was driving over there to get it done. When i started it at work it started smoking.

omg............that is a nightmare. hope everything turns out okay.

what color is the smoke?

i think it was white :( :(

antifreeze leak and or gasket leak into chamber....what did it smell like?

White smoke = a water problem
Blue smoke = oil
Black = fuel

You need to be sure which it is!!! Your garage will advise!

My 325xi was doing this a few days ago. It may be a seal issue or a gasket. Have them check under the car to make sure the tranny is sealed up fine. Did the smoke smell a little like a diesel engine mixed with brakes? That's how I described the smell of the (white) smoke that came from the vents at the top of my hood.