If it got worse suddenly in very cold weather, you may be seeing the ccv freeze up problem that can (as one of several outcomes) pressurize the valve cover space and push oil out the oil cap or valve cover gasket. It often causes smoke in the exhaust and oil in the intake system. Something to watch out for...

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