black exhaust smoke...huge oil consumption
04-11-2009, 07:09 PM
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black exhaust smoke...huge oil consumption
ever since I got my car a year ago.. I have been adding, the most, 3 quarts of oil after 1000 miles after an oil change. Recently my mechanic told me that when he started the car.. black smoke came out the exhaust and believe that i might have a valve leak in the engine..help!
04-11-2009, 07:37 PM
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That's excessive oil consumption.
It may be rings or possibly valve guides. Hopefully, it is valve guides since those are easier to do.
Does your mechanic have a lot of s2k experience? If not, post up in your regional s2ki forum and ask for a recommendation of a reputable shop near you.
It may be rings or possibly valve guides. Hopefully, it is valve guides since those are easier to do.
Does your mechanic have a lot of s2k experience? If not, post up in your regional s2ki forum and ask for a recommendation of a reputable shop near you.
04-11-2009, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by reekzz,Apr 11 2009, 07:09 PM
ever since I got my car a year ago.. I have been adding, the most, 3 quarts of oil after 1000 miles after an oil change. Recently my mechanic told me that when he started the car.. black smoke came out the exhaust and believe that i might have a valve leak in the engine..help!
where can't diagnose it over the net
well, bring it to another shop in the region to get a second opinion.
is there any other sign of failure beside start up smoke?
is the motor down on power? fouling plugs?
compression and leak down test is a good starting point but it's likely that it will need an overhaul soon if you are using that much juice
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