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Jaguar S-type diesel blowing blue smoke

My diesel Jaguar S-Type has started blowing blue smoke from underneath the front passenger side. The problem only happens in the cold, any idea what it is?

Asked on 10 December 2013 by may

Answered by Honest John
That must be a pre-heater for the diesel fuel in the filter that only operates in cold weather.

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