My grand caravan is producing too much smoke I think it is blue,?

Answer 1

Blue smoke is burning oil. Piston rings, most likely. Blue smoke means it's time for new engine (usually). Good luck

Answer 2

Time for An Engine.....A Good Used Engine Is Going To Be Cheapest way Out...Shop..Shop For The Best warranty You Can Get....I Know A Few Places E-Mail For Contact..Can Get A 12 Month 12,000 Mile warranty On Used Engines

Answer 3

If it is blue, it isn't good...it means oil is getting into the cylinders and burning...if you are lucky (a relative term), it may only be the valve seals, but if not then it is piston rings, requiring an overhaul of the engine, or replacement with a rebuilt engine...one may cost $500, the other $1800 to $2400...

Answer 4

i own a shop and if its blue its oil smoke,so you need to keep an eye on the oil level in it,there are several things that can cause this to happen ,a bad head or a blown head gasket,and the list goes one,the main thing to remember ,is keep the oil level full in it until you can get if repaired,good luck hope this helps.

Answer 5

Bluish smoke is oil burning, this is due to worn valve seals. If you have a V-6 it will run like $600-$800 to have new seals installed. 4 cylinder $500-$700..... just guestimations.....

Answer 6

blue smoke is usually because of bad rings.

Answer 7

shouldn't be making any smoke. Best to take it to a mech. to have a quick look(more than 1 mech) or those friends with mech knowledge.

Answer 8

your burning oil, pay attention while you are tooling around and if you see a car smoking such as yours i'll bet you a cup of coffee it will be a chrysler product.

Answer 9

Time for an engine overhaul.

Answer 10

Maybe its trying to tell you they have chosen a new Pope.