WHEN I START IT UP BLUE SMOKE COMES OUT. WHAT DO YOU THINK THE PROBLEM MIGHT BE, AND HOW CAN I FIX IT? I'M SORT OF A DO IT YOURSELFER
MY 91 ACCORD IS BURNING OIL
Apr 26, 2005
3 Replies
Blue smoke on start-up is a strong indication of bad valve stem seals. It is a medium-advanced DIY job; you have to pay attention to what you are doing to prevent dropping a valve inside a cylinder. Special tools and precise instructions will save you a heck of a lot of frustration.
Or you could live with the smoke.
Mike
If you still have problems after replacing the "bad valve stem seals", you may need to have new rings installed. This will cost you lots of money since it involves taking the engine apart and putting it back together. It might be cheaper to buy a rebuilt engine. Many older cars that have over
150,000 miles have bad rings.thanks alot for the advice....
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