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Freddy - 16 Jan 2006 21:40 GMT

Hi,

I own a 1996 Honda Accord EX (4 Cyl., Auto., Canadian Version)...

I recently started noticing a white smoke when I turn on the car first
thing in the morning...it remains on for a bit until the car is
warm..and then it's gone...I don't see it anymore...

I know this might be the sign of some major problem..but do you know
what could it be? and how major is the problem???

I have around 250,000 Km on the car...so it's a pretty high mileage...I
had my timing belt changed at 246,000.....I only started seeing
that...during last week...after I had an oil change!!

Any ideas guys...what could be the problem..what should I "change"..or
in case I took the car to a mechanic..what answer should I expect...

The car runs really smooth..and never had problems with it...

I would appreciate your input..

Freddy,

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'Curly Q. Links' - 16 Jan 2006 22:57 GMT

> Hi,
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> Freddy,

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Cars do that when the engine and exhaust system are 'cold' in cold
weather. Start it, brush off the snow, drive it. You're not supposed to
warm it up in winter. This is explained in the Owner's Manual. You'll
see other cars that have just been started. They will blow steam out the
tailpipe more than the ones that are already warmed up.

You may have a bit of oil slopped on your exhaust pipe too. It will burn
off soon.

'Curly'

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Freddy - 17 Jan 2006 01:53 GMT

thank you Curly for your prompt reply...

but the smoke isn't steam...it's burnt oil...

but what's intriguing me..why is there always some burning..almost
every morning now..

so do you think there could be any problems with the engine? or could
be something normal and I don't have to worry about?

Freddy

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TeGGeR® - 17 Jan 2006 13:08 GMT

> thank you Curly for your prompt reply...
>
> but the smoke isn't steam...it's burnt oil...
>
> but what's intriguing me..why is there always some burning..almost
> every morning now..

Worn valve guide oil seals.

Check your oil level regularly, check the PCV system regularly, and
otherwise forget about it. It costs a couple of hundred bucks to fix this
problem, which is often due to inadequate oil change frequency.

> so do you think there could be any problems with the engine?

Yeah. It'll sludge up your PCV system and valve body eventually.

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Freddy - 17 Jan 2006 15:10 GMT

so what is the appropriate solution...go change the valve guide oil
seals???\

Freddy

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TeGGeR® - 18 Jan 2006 00:26 GMT

> so what is the appropriate solution...go change the valve guide oil
> seals???\

Yes. Not a DIY job for most.

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