MY 91 ACCORD IS BURNING OIL

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EMMANUEL KINARD - 26 Apr 2005 04:49 GMT

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

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Michael Pardee - 26 Apr 2005 05:04 GMT

> 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

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

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Jason - 26 Apr 2005 21:05 GMT

> > 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
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> 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.

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EMMANUEL KINARD - 27 Apr 2005 05:36 GMT

thanks alot for the advice....

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