HOW TO TELL IF CAR BURNS ENGINE OIL FROM VALVE STEM SEALS OR PISTON RINGS
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 มิ.ย. 2024
- HOW TO TELL IF CAR BURNS ENGINE OIL FROM VALVE STEM SEALS OR PISTON RINGS
In this video we will explain how to find out if a car burn oil from piston rings or from valve stem seals. The two most common causes for excessive oil consumption are worn piston rings or bad worn valve stem seals. The valve stem seals will let oil drip in the cylinder and your car will burn engine oil, while the piston rings will not collect all the oil from the cylinder wall and that will lead to excessive oil consumption and burning oil. We will explain how we usually find out whether your car is burning oil because of bad piston rings or from bad valve stem seals. It is a simple method that should guide you in the right direction to figure out if you need new piston rings or valve stem seals.
► Piston Rings (check fitment): amzn.to/3fPTUOv
► Valve Stem Seals (check fitment): amzn.to/30GwS6u
► Check out our Amazon Store for the tools and parts that we use: www.amazon.com/shop/worldmech...
► Our Website: mechaniclifestyle.com
► Our Baby Girl Channel: goo.gl/WiVs8Y
► Our Second Car Channel: goo.gl/XB6fHq
► Honest Product Review Channel: goo.gl/sMPQXk
► GoFundMe Link: goo.gl/pUife3
Our Most Popular Videos:
► Bumper Repair: goo.gl/XBe4Sh
► Missing Wheel Lock: goo.gl/5n4a5i
► Bearing Replacement: goo.gl/JSNDnZ
► Restore Headlights: goo.gl/qVhDkf
♦♦♦ Cameras & Gear Used For This Video ♦♦♦
•Cameras
Panasonic Lumix FZ300: amzn.to/2BNWtNA
•Tripod
Polaroid 72-inch: amzn.to/2iVTmP4
•Microphone
Polaroid Pro Video Condenser: amzn.to/2krpSsA
•Light
NEEWER 160 LED CN-160 Dimmable: amzn.to/2jjg9Bd
•Comuter for editting
Lenovo ideapad 310: amzn.to/2kqUNFl
♦♦♦ Other Equipment and Gear that I use ♦♦♦
•Camera
Sony HD Video Recording HDRCX405: amzn.to/2jk8nqB
•GoPro HERO5 Black: amzn.to/2ktNKfj
•Extra Computer For Editting
Lenovo Ideapad 510: amzn.to/2ktOuB7
► Like Us on FACEBOOK: / worldmechanicsofficial...
► LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for MORE DIY VIDEOS that could SAVE YOU BIG $$$$$$$ !!!
This is not a sponsored video. Everything is purchased by us!
The video is meant for entertainment purposes only. Do not Attempt!
AMAZON ASSOCIATES DISCLOSURE
Auto Repair Guys is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com
*Disclaimer
We, Auto Repair Guys, are not responsible for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Information given in this video does not guarantee the desired outcome. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of the tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Auto Repair Guys. - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
⛐ Check out our Garage to see what tools we use and recommend:
www.amazon.com/shop/worldmechanics
⛐ Subscribe and hit the notification bell by the subscribe button for new videos: th-cam.com/users/AutoRepairGuys
⛐ Our GoFundme Page: www.gofundme.com/auto-repair-guys
What if exhaust puffs a burp of blue smoke cloud initially in cold weather only for about 2 seconds ones instead of minutes that you claimed?
Guys! I counted 33 times he said guys. Very useful video though guys.
🤣🤣🤣
🤣🤣🤣🤣
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
😂😂🤣😂🤣🤣
Come on guy
this description of poor valve stem seals & piston rings is pretty spot-on!! well done
& yes I'm experiencing such an issue now with my mini :(
A lot of times, you can have worn rings and valve seals at the same time, because the engine has a lot of miles on it.
You make everything completely comprehensible!! THANK YOU!!
Yes, you answered my question in one video. So it's the valve stem seals I need to replace. I've searched forums far and wide and never got a conclusive answer. Thanks much 👍
Thank you so much. I almost paid $6000 for a rebuild because I thought it was piston rings but I think you just saved me a lot of money. I’m going to change my seals and wish me luck!
Hey Devin I'm curious of the outcome...I am having the same issue...don't want to spend unnecessary money
Same here, any update?
@Tracker Pete thanks, I will try that
$6000 for piston ring replacement?!?! Damn, i got charged $450 and i thought it was alot
@@alexvargas4555 where are you located ? I need you work on my piston rings
Nice tip. Likely just saved me a lot of trouble as I'm about to address this problem in my 2000 chevy.
Simple but never discussed, thank you for the video
Best teacher on TH-cam. Subscribed.
Extremely helpful. Thank you! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Amazing way of explaining. Big ups man!
Thank you so much for this. For the past 2 years I thought I had bad rings and thought its odd since the engine was redone 3 years back but being a Toyota I just assumed rings. Anyway I am now contemplating on whether to do this myself or not
One of the best videos I’ve watched thank you
Obrigado por me fazer relembrar este conhecimento!
THANKS! That was great information!
what if the smoke is intermittent? sometimes it smokes while idling, sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes it smokes under acceleration, sometimes it doesnt.
Diagnostic tip💯🔥
thank you wonderful videos please make one on letting us know how to choose radiator cap for our car eg what type of cap is better for our car
I figured this out the hard way. Am not a mechanic, but understanding these things can save one abit of money and time.
You are always the one of best..thanx alot.
Thank you! I think you just diagnosed my problem with mine 2008 r55 mini clubman cooper s.. I think it's the seals indeed. Although I burn a liter oil every 400km orso.. That's alot but.. The symptoms are more on the seal side then continually on the cilinder side.
Great explanation! Thank you!
Great stuff!
Thank you for your expert help!
awesome video!
i want to add that if you have blue smoke on deceleration (letting off the gas pedal) it’s another sign your valve seals or guides are worn. letting off throttle causes a vacuum on the intake side, drawing oil through worn seals.
also check your spark plugs!
worn valve guides will usually accumulate oil on only one side of spark plugs.
if spark plugs are entirely covered in oil, this indicates piston rings.
that’s all i know on blue smoke, hope this helps someone.
Good video. You always have great content!
Oh guys thank you guys you guys gave us guys really good advice guys. Thank guys you guys
Thanks!!
Thank you very much for this video. I'm currently in school for mechanics and your videos are very very helpful. Thanks bro! JESUS bless.
I went for automotive tech but it was a joke man. 30 mins of “class time” where we we’re actually educated and the other 6.5 hrs was shop work where the instructors would only come out if they had a side job they were making money off of while exploiting the student’s free (to the instructors) labor and eagerness to work on something. I only stayed long enough to get certified to use a multi meter. I learned more in this video than I did spending 1500$ on one semester of school lol all it’s good for is the paper that says you sat through it all or as they call it “certification”.
My truck actually went out on me coming home from school so obviously I just had it towed to the school. I did enough deducting to narrow it down to either blown head gasket or intake manifold gasket, but when I came to the instructors for some input or directions, all they said was “check the spark plugs” no context or anything but I was way past that and they wouldn’t even come look at it or anything, so I ended up having to drop out…
“I had to drop out of automotive school because my truck broke down” sounds really fucking dumb without context lol
@jrattackk I understand. The instructor here actually does try to educate and make sure we know what we are doing, he's always busy helping and I can respect it enough to stick around. Seems like some instructors or vested in their students ans others, well, not so much.
Helpful. Thank you very much!!!
thank you so much for this video, you have cleared a myth
great explanation - nice video!
Thanks for this video helps me a lot 👍
That is an excellent explanation
Very informative video thanks 👍👍👍
Good job
It's true, well explained video
Very useful info brother.. 👌
Very good explanation how to tell the difference. I believe my car only has bad valve seals. I would rather repair that than have to do the oil rings! It’s a DOHC Saturn, of course it’s valve seals.
Thank you wow that help me a lot on my crv 2006
What do you think N52B25 engine when starting cold it doesn't smoke and smell bad only rich fuel mixture smell. When it warms up then it's smoking constantly bad smelling grey smoke and when leaving from the traffic lights it puffs out a blue smoke and the exhaust smells like burning oil real bad. Cylinder 6 spark plug is covered with oil and all the other spark plugs looks ok only two other cylinders had ash deposits on spark plugs. Compression is ok so what do you think CCV or bad piston oil rings?
Yeah but what if the valve guides are very worn out and wables when you move it. That can also make it smoke on acceleration because of the high vacuum the new rings make
Vedio helpful dear bro 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Pcv and breather system is a very common reason for burning oil be sure to check that before tearing apart ur engine for no reason 😊
Amazing ❤
Can extremely worn valve seals cause the vehicle to smoke while raising RPM pressure I have a 1990 Honda Civic and it appears not to smoke until hard acceleration I just don't want to be wasting my time repairing one thing when it's another thanks best regards appreciate the video
I've got a n54 engine in my 335i and it does not smoke on cold start but after driving the car if I switch it off then come back to it again and switch it on, it starts smoking white smoke for a few minutes but does eventually clear and go. Usually does it for about 5 mins. It is using a lot of engine oil too and does smell like oil burning when it's smoking. I do have downpipes but still have secondary cats. Any ideas what it could be. I've tried seal conditioner but no luck
Question i have a 2013 vw tiguan i hear there was a campaign for faulty valves and pistons have you heard this? I'm having issues with this car 🚗 😐
Do any cause blowby? My car doesn’t smoke continuously, more like valve stem seals but with blowby. I have a 1jzgte vvti.
Thanks. Ya my Acura legend only smokes when it’s idles for a min. But when driving it goes away. I’m in the process of taking it apart now
You find what is i have the same problem
@@TIMTIM-xm5pr yes, the oil is definitely coming in from the vacuum lines off of the valve covers not just the PCV but the other vacuum lines on the other head. The baffling in the valve cover that is supposed to only allow Blow by gases to pass isn’t working and allowing oil to pass as well. I found oil saturating my air filter, and in the intake tube and in the intake manifold. I installed two catch can reservoirs. One for each valve cover. They fill up after a couple weeks. I probably should just replace the valve covers, if I can find them. My car is 30 years old. I hope this helps
can you help me im trying to figuire out with engine on stand not in car!!! Thanks
Great video, i do get a white puff smoke on warm startup engine lasts for 3-4sec then it evaporate, sometimes it happens sometimes it doesn’t, depends on how I parked if I parked in incline surface it happens other than that never bothered, but all I know is it never happened while I’m driving thou, would this be a valve stem seals? Any help would be appreciated thanks 🙏
I have the some problem sometimes when i start the car cold start only when i start the car and cold engine
Thank you. Your video helped me diagnose my oil burning problem. I was afraid it was the piston rings but the car stops burning oil/ blowing white smoke after about 3-4 minutes of driving.
How stop what you have done
@@fierakuitali9313no oil burn after 5 min. Replaced valve stems and no issues after. 🙌
How much did you spend?
What is your car please ?
What if the car consumes oil but the exhaust smoke is white? My Seat Leon MK2 doesn't have rough rpm but has a small pending rpm at coldstart, after the coldstart goes down (15-20 sec) then idle is good. White smoke comes out even when warm. I don't see any waterleak because it is on same level all the time. I know these EA888 gen 2 engines have issues, but what I experience doesn't match with what I experience. High consumption of oil but white smoke. Waterlevel is good but not oil level. Am I missing out something? Thanks man, your videos are the best!
Thank you for your detailed analysis. As for valve seals, will it smoke under hard acceleration as well?
You are right... also (he didn't mention) If the seal is cracked or worst, broke off,,, it will act just like a broke ring. Have to determine the miles, how it was drove.. etc...
Thanks for the video, i think we can finally solve our 04 325xi's smoke issue. I usually notice a cloud of blue smoke after engine braking down a hill, especially if we come to a stop after descending/engine braking. My car has 160k mi.
So what happened did the valve stem seals fix the problem?
@@taha4342, we never got around to ripping apart that engine, sorry can't help on this one. I'd change them if you suspect them to be an issue, and if the vehicle you have is in a condition worth your time.
Did you finaly change valve stems seals?
@@tonykollar6870, no we've never fixed this issue, but the car still runs great. Now at 194,783 mi. She got some new cats, and probably gained 15 hp from getting rid of the old clogged catalytic converters. We would like to do this job, but just haven't gave it much thought. The car deserves it, it just has not been high priority yet, though this post was made 2 years ago. 🤷♂️
How back small oil on exhaust manifold bolt and manifold gasket? On one port?
Great Video!!!! can you replace VALVE STEM SEALS without removing cylinder head?
you should be able to you would need to put air in the cyl or do the rope trick to stop a valve from dropping though
Useful video thank you very much
you just confirmed what I thought... my old Mercedes (1972) blows a big puff of blue smoke every time when leaving a red light and then it clears up once I'm rolling, or idling in traffic...gona change the valve seals before doing anything else.
Did you change valve stems seals yet? If so did it help?
hello i have a 2008 328i and after a minute or 2 of start up the abs, dsc and brake light turn on and the wipers go crazy as well as a light shake from the engine does anyone know what could be wrong or any tips
what would make oil come into the exhaust manifold
What about stop and go traffic when I engine brake and then hit the gas again my car puffs out blue smoke as well as when turning a corner and giving it gas it puffs out blue smoke stem seals or piston rings
Nice video and explanation. I think my valve seals are bad, my car really is using a lot of oil. When i start the car in the mornings, the idle is rough for a few minutes and i believe there is smoke (i need to look more closely to check). My question is, is replacing the valve seals a difficult job?
I got qouted $6,100 for a e39 540i lol
I just pulled apart my whole mk113 55 amg benz engine its not easy its not fun & its not something you should tackle by any means unless your study your engine & how it goes back together i just put new head gaskets & seals on the top block scariest shit ever havin my whole engine apart & in the car
How do you know if it is the valve stem seals or the valve guides that are worn out?
I get smoke after driveing and sitting at idle after running hard. Never get smoke upon cold starts seems to be intermittent only when warm
I have a dodge charger SXT 3.5L AND THE IGNITION MODUAL was recalled I ben trying to get it going I bought a new PCM for it but can't get anyone to flash it to the key what do I do
My bmw e46 330i burns oil without non of these symptoms. There is no smoke when I start the car while the engine is cold and no continuous smoke like in the piston..what should I do ?!
I just changed my spark plugs and i need some new valve cover gaskets QUICK!!!!
I would subscribe just to listen to these "r"s.
If oil ring is bad, should there be blue smoke? Or not always?
What if it only smokes during engine braking?
My Honda engine burns oil after 4400 rpm it starts smoking like crazy.. what you think it is? Rings or seals
Do you recommend any quick fix for valve stem seal ?
You can get additives that make the seals swell, but it's not a permanent fix.
I have Vectra B 1.6 16v and blue smoke starts when engine warms up and 2000rpm and up 😀
Ok I’m confused, based on my compression test, it’s the valve seals - I did a leak down test and still had no compression after doing dry compression test.
150-150-0-150 compression test readings (cyl. 3 is dead)
- it’s burning oil constantly
I replaced the pcv - it was faulty from day 1 - I believe it’s what caused the blown valve seals on cyl. 3 from too much oil pressure. (intake manifold was full of oil when I replace the pcv)
Engine is 2.0l Cobalt SS Turbo LNF - has 20k kms - prior history of blown valve seals
Thoughts?
i replaced my piston rings last year payed 6k for it but still smoking its not losing oil i only top up around 50-100ml for every 30k miles i hope its only valve seal issue it sometimes have smoke and sometimes it doesnt
If your car is a diesel with DPF, can we see smoke on the exhaust too?
(some say that the DPF catches all the smoke an then we cannot diagnose if the problem is piston rings, or turbocharger)
You will see after it get cloged
my car is only smoking on high rpm (3000+), no smoke coming out when warming up the engine or idling, what is the cause ?
Man he rolls his r's like a pro! Right guys?
Take a drink every time he says 'guys.'. 🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃🥃
Very informative video, thank you for posting it, but I'm feeling a bit tipsy now.
and promptly die of alcohol poisoning 2 minutes in.
I have smoke only after startup and the first 5km ... not after traffic stops and not under load
Mine smokes on deaccelerafion
His offshore accent is so strong that a USA English speaker will have some problems with the video sound... Most fellows do not have any idea how to do car mechanic work like taking part of an engine apart and rebuilding it in a car they use to drive in. This man is a car mechanic.... he is not a regular and unskilled person.
i actually have a car with broken piston(broken piece from the side area) and it does only smoke at min rpm, once i start driving it doesn't smoke anymore until i don't release the pedal gas again
I had bad valve stems seals and car smoked all the time...once I replaced no more smoke!
If he had a dollar for every time he said guys just in this video never mind how many times he must use it in everyday situations,
Would be a rich guy, no punt intended
I took a drink every time he said "guys" and now I'm dead 🥴
reasonable
Unfortunately this does not apparently cover all scenarios :( . I have a mower that loves to burn oil, but how much it smokes seems to depend on orientation of the mower or where I am in the yard, don't always notice clouds, usually they aren't there right when it starts up, but they seem intermittent... I guess it must be burning it all the time though because I throw half a quart in and sand blast the spark plug for that cylinder every single time I mow. Guess I need to visually inspect those valve seals first, that's the low hanging fruit.
What I don't quite understand with these oil consumption issues are if the catch can isn't catching much oil from the PCV and you have no smoke from the exhaust where is all the oil going? I have a Mini R58 N14 engine which has all the classic symptoms of high oil consumption (1 quart per 500 miles or so) but no smoke, little oil in the catch can and no oil leaks so where is it going? If it is going out the exhaust which is the only place that makes any sense why has my catalytic convertor not been destroyed or thrown an error and how do I pass yearly emissions tests? - I give up!!
Approx How much oil can you burn in a 6 cyl if the VALVE STEM SEALS are all bad? Could you burn a 1/2 quart or 3/4 quart of oil in 250 miles if those VALVE STEM SEALS are bad?
What about a faulty turbo? Couldn't this also be causing the engine to burn oil?
Correct
This guy sounds like Mer-man off He-man :)
عالی بود اگه دوبله فارسی بشه خیلی عالیه
What if the car doesn’t smoke at all but still consumes oil? Can you help me with that
I took a shot every time he said “guys”…. I am now in the hospital with alcohol poisoning
My car only gets blue smoke under hard acceleration. None at idle. None at startup.
done suport