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What are the potential problems of a smoking engine and how serious are they?
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∙ 19y ago
If it is white smoke you are burning antifreeze. blue smoke is oil. black smoke is fuel. if it smokes after it is warmed to operating temp. you need to have a mechanic look at it before you have to walk. Smoke right after starting (blue) is usually a sign of valve guide seals going bad.
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Why is my engine smoking after i added oil?
Maybe you added too much oil? Overfilling can cause just as many problems as being too low on engine oil. Be sure to check the dipstick after adding oil.
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You are burning coolant. What vehicle? did you do a compression test?
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Loss of compression is caused by bad internal engine wear or internal engine failure. Both mean the engine will need serious repair
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Why is my engine smoking after i added oil?
Maybe you added too much oil? Overfilling can cause just as many problems as being too low on engine oil. Be sure to check the dipstick after adding oil.
Does Bars engine repair stop engine smoking?
yes
