gcivic

does anyone know why my car blows a lot of blue smoke everytime i start the car after sitting still for quite a few hours. Can it be that i need new spark plugs, wires, pcv valve or can it be fix by just doing a simple tune-up? the car is running alright at the moment except that the fuel mileage is up a little bit(burning more fuel than usual)

[1sL0CiviC]

blue smoke = burning oil

probably bad head gasket
get it checked out

Whiplash

blue means yer burnin' oil for some reason..
give KS-R a holler..

btw..fuel consumption usually always goes up during the winter months..

cibs

you're burning oil,

could be a bunch of different things

[1sL0CiviC]

we all posted at the exact same minute
good job

cibs

haha i wondered how this post got up to 3 replies so fast!
we're the ever helpful guys at TCC!!

... now we'd better stop posting before the powers at be close his thread....

Whiplash

i was actually thinking maybe the valves are passing..

oh okay, i'll stop replying..but my brain'll explode from too much information retention..

b16ferio

to tell u the truth the valve seals is gone!

Gallagher

blue smoke means your burning oil. You should check your sparks, and all that ****, but b4 you do all that, change your oil.

KS-R

Two possibilities...

1. The valve cover spark plug rings need replacing.

(symptoms..... oil on spark plugs)

2. Valve seals

(symptoms..... What you described)

If that's the case.. You'll have to replace the valve seals.

gcivic

hey ks-r, if tha'ts the case how much would i pay for the repairs? and how much do u charge if i want to swap in an si engine and tranny(complete swap) just incase there's not a big difference between repairing the engine i have now

NoSpleeny

REALLY?! NO ****?!?????????????
NO WONDER!! I thought I had a damn fuel leak to be honest!!
In the summer.. I was getting like 600-700 km to a tank of gas.

Over the winter months.. I get like 400-500 a tank of gas!!! I swear to god! I thought I was losing fuel!

gcivic

what? my car can only managed 300-400 km on a tank of gas this summer and that's if i used high octane gas, my engine must be really screwed up

Whiplash

completely different cars..

Kent use to get more than me and they're practically the same cars (well, within reason..)
larger tanks, better effeciency ratings etc etc...

Whiplash

gee Kent, have your driving habits changed any??
that's probably half of why it went south on ya..

mine's dropped maybe 50-75 a tank during the winter..
but i haven't changed my habits, so yes, the season change is still a factor..

macdriver

Doesn't blue smoke mean that coolant is leaking into the engine and black smoke means oil? Just check under the oil cap for a green slime, if present it means that your burning coolant.

Whiplash

i always thought it was white smoke..

KS-R

White smoke is coolant
Blue smoke is oil
Black smoke is WAY TOO much fuel or no cat

bbarbulo

iTrader: (2)

Hahaha.... my saturn reeks of gas it runs so damn rich, but no black smoke...it's just saturated with fuel .... 120miles/35 liter tank of gas explains that ... stupid MAP sensor, I think it's all it's fault.

Yo....whoever said their isht is getting 300-400 kms to a tank of gas, and they though it's low, test your O2 sensor for proper operation... or if it's contaminated, replace it.

AzimuthX

Is that why Ryuujin's car always spit out black carbon-like deposits / liquid?

Driveway Drips
The bad news is that drops or puddles beneath your Honda may signal trouble. The good news is that discovering the likely source is easy. Just ****** a large piece of paper underneath your Honda, leave it overnight, and in the morning check out the color of the drops. The color reveals the source of the problem:

Dark
A dark spot is typically motor oil. It means your engine is leaking oil and needs repair.


Red
Transmission fluid is red. Red spots may indicate that either front or rear automatic transmission seals need replacing.


Green
Green or yellow oily fluid is coolant. This leak could be caused by a bad water pump or a leak in either the radiator or a hose.


Amber
Power steering fluid is amber. An amber stain may indicate a power steering hose or pump leak.


Clear but oily
An oily liquid with little color but a strong odor could be brake fluid.


Clear water
Clear water is no need for concern. It is probably normal condensation from your air conditioner.

If you have identified an oil, transmission fluid, power-steering fluid, brake fluid, or coolant leak, bring your Honda to your dealer for service. Be sure to tell your Service Advisor the color, location, and amount of the leak, and when you noticed it. Filling out the Service Visit Preparation Form prior to your service will help to further pinpoint the problem.

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Exhaust Smoke

Freshly started vehicles may emit some white smoke as condensed water vapor in the exhaust system is burned off. If smoke persists after your Honda warms up, it could indicate a problem.
White indicates an internal coolant leak.
Blue indicates burning oil.
Black can indicate either an ignition or fuel system problem.


If you think there is a problem, bring your Honda to your dealer for service. Filling out the Service Visit Preparation Form prior to your service will help to further pinpoint the problem.