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Fcninja4686 03-03-09 06:05 AM

Blue smoke from tail pipe
 
Last weekend I went to an Autocross event in Fresno, CA and I was driving my car pretty hard. I was told by some people that everytime I accelerated the car blew blue smoke from the tail pipe. I dont know if this is normal or not. It doesnt do it when I drive the car normal. I would appreciate it if I can get some feedback on this issue.

Aaron Cake 03-03-09 09:28 AM

It could be that the car is running a bit rich on acell, which is washing oil from the chambers and causing it to be burned.

Or, the oil control rings are wearing out.

cortegon 03-03-09 09:36 AM

I have the same problem, however i cannot acellerate on the highway in 5th gear does nothing , also within the 2500-3500 rpm range just boos down

Fcninja4686 03-04-09 12:41 AM

Thanks for the feedback...I appreciate it. I'll definitely look into that.

Kentetsu 03-04-09 02:02 PM

Usually bad oil control rings will be most noticeable when you let off the gas at high rpms. You can use a quart of Lucas heavy duty oil stabilizer in place of 1 quart of oil in the crank case. That should reduce the smoke to acceptable levels and keep you going until you're ready to rebuild the motor. :)


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