Hi, ive got a Vauxhall Astra 95 1.8 Sport which seems to be chucking out blue smoke which i suspect is an oil problem and so i checked the oil and it seemed abit low so i topped it up and after driving for about 40miles the oil level has gone down quite alot again, it also blew out alot of blue smoke when i was in a car park going at no more than 10mph. Ive tried giving it a good go down a stretch of road but its still got the blue smoke coming out every few miles, can anyone give me any advice on what to do about this? Is it a major issue, i work for a motor parts shop so i can get hold of bits to fit myself if something needs replacing as would rather not have to pay out for a mechanic if poss. Cheers for any help.
Vauxhall Astra Sport Puffing Out Blue Smoke
May 22, 2008
2 Replies
Yes, blue smoke sounds as if oil is getting into the cylinders and burning with the petrol. If the oil level has gone down "quite a lot" after driving just 40 miles, then that's a serious loss of oil.
I'd suspect the piston rings which seal the pistons to the cylinder walls. I would imagine that replacing them would be a sizeable task involving dismantling and reassembling the engine :-(
I suspect you will find that the REPLACE ENGINE light has illuminated on your dashboard.
You probably don't want to do a ring job yourself without help.
--scott
Join the Discussion
Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.
Didn't find your answer?
Ask the community — no account required