How many miles on your vehicle,IF high mileage it could be worn rings,worn valves/Valve guides or other worn engine parts.Could be fuel/air mixture out of wack.
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typically when its grey means coolant is mixing in with fuel, not all time, have u been using any fuel additives or done any aftermarket upgrades, wat engine is in it n how many miles