Specs:
1991 Honda Civic HB
d15b2 engine 1.5 liters
155000 miles
i have owned the car for about 3 months,
the burning oil was very consistent at first, but now it seems to be burning more oil. Very little or no smoke comes out at idle, but once the gas is pessed, blue smoke comes out of the exhaust, especially when the car was just started. Just this week tho the car started to run very slow, seems like no compression. So i havent driven it past 4k rpm to be safe.
I think it might be the valve seals, but a professional answer would be greatly appreciated. thank you.
Do you know what it is?
2007-07-23 05:09:28 · 12 answers · asked by ctb is btc 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yikes!!! You are looking at some BIG $$$$ to fix that!!
With age (as previously mentioned) the piston rings will wear and expand, and then let oil into the gas mixture, which then tries to burn, and then comes out of exhaust as smoke.
An old adage was if it's white smoke, no worry, but blue smoke means trouble. The blue in the smoke is the burning oil.
And especially if you're not getting compression, your car is almost dead!! Really. Do not drive it anymore until fixed. It is dangerous to do so, because you might damage the car more.
Unfortunately, a ring job is not cheap. might even be cheaper to get another car. Sorry about that.
Call local garages, ask for "ballpark" estimate for ring job on your car. Probably be $1,000 or more, but I'm not sure.
2007-07-23 05:17:38 · answer #1 · answered by tlworkroom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Burn Honda
2016-10-31 14:07:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i own a 91 civic hatchback...my licence plate is 91CVCDX. I put a new engine (1.5L-B2) in at 378K.
Got the engine from a business that imports them from Japan, as they have to take them off the road at about 40,000 miles over there for smog concerns. Engine cost about $650. Put it in including a new clutch, Timing Belt and Water Pump for about $2,000. Runs great...just like new. Now have 410K on the car.
2014-10-24 03:25:53 · answer #3 · answered by Frank 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More than likely it's the rings, overtime deposits clog up the oil control rings causing them to stick in the pistons. I wouldn't recomend replaceing the engine because of this. Your best bet is to have a Honda technician have a look and confirm the problem. the engine can usually be re-ringed in the car providing the engine is in fair condition.
2016-04-01 08:54:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are probably right, you are losing compression. You're likely getting blowby on your piston rings. The valve seats could cause some smoke, since oil is splashed on the heads, but since you say it gets worse during acceleration, my money is on ring wear.
2007-07-23 05:16:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agree with ring wear - major expense to fix
could also be head gasket - ditto expense
To check your compression, simple test: with car running, hold a dollar bill to the tail pipe, if the bill is sucked to the exhaust, instead of being blown away from it, you have lost compression. ( Wish I could remember which mechanic taught me that one.)
2007-07-23 05:20:17 · answer #6 · answered by reynwater 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Could be cracked Head. Call a shop that does repairs on auto's and if they want your business or are a good business they will give you info on your car over the phone.
2007-07-23 05:18:32 · answer #7 · answered by Rukeann 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The engine is worn out. Time for a rebuild.
2007-07-23 05:15:52 · answer #8 · answered by Ron B 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Age.
2007-07-23 05:12:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
the problem is your not reving the engine enough try red lining it this should fix the problem permantly
2007-07-23 05:34:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋