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 Mar 2, 2008 - 9:18 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 23, '07 From Dallas, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
I purchased a 1999 Celica Convertible with 64K miles about 2 months ago. The engine runs perfectly, I average about 30 mpg, and I have put on about 4,000 trouble-free miles since owning it. However, I noticed recently that blue smoke
 comes out of the tailpipe for about the first 15 seconds after starting it each day. I am assuming there is some oil entering one of the cylinders. Is there anything I can do about this? I heard there is an oil additive that may help this. Can anyone help me out? |
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Mar 2, 2008 - 9:38 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Feb 18, '06 From NB, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 12 (100%) |
Don't worry about it, it's the valve seals, nothing to do with piston rings.
Get yourself some thicker oil and / or high mileage oil, they have seal conditionner. --------------------  -Rémy 02 SiR, 08 250R |
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Mar 2, 2008 - 9:44 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
run about 1/2 qt of atf in with your motor oil. that'll soften the rubber a little and slow it. thicker oil wont really help much.
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Mar 2, 2008 - 10:01 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 23, '07 From Dallas, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Is ATF a type of synthetic oil?
QUOTE(Bitter @ Mar 2, 2008 - 9:44 PM) [snapback]648501[/snapback] run about 1/2 qt of atf in with your motor oil. that'll soften the rubber a little and slow it. thicker oil wont really help much. |
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Mar 2, 2008 - 10:38 PM
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QUOTE(joyworks @ Mar 2, 2008 - 10:01 PM) [snapback]648507[/snapback] Is ATF a type of synthetic oil? QUOTE(Bitter @ Mar 2, 2008 - 9:44 PM) [snapback]648501[/snapback] run about 1/2 qt of atf in with your motor oil. that'll soften the rubber a little and slow it. thicker oil wont really help much. ATF automatic tranny fluid. and yes, it does sometimes work. and it is your valve seals. -------------------- Former Team 5SFTE pro member ;)
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