Do you have an idea why my VW Jetta 1.8 L Turbo car blows out a cloud of blue smoke whenever I take a sharp corner or on-ramp? It lasts about 10 seconds, then stops smoking!

Do you have an idea why my VW Jetta 1.8 L Turbo car blows out a cloud of blue smoke whenever I take a sharp corner or on-ramp? It lasts about 10 seconds, then stops smoking!
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If the oil cap is not missing or loose I would venture to guess you have a bad seal. Can you see the source? Is it dripping when parked? Oil seals really require a mechanic to properly fix. (Unless you have a good torque wrench and do not mind getting really dirty.)
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