On Apr 14, 10:09 am, mixit...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I have recently changed my car's oil at a mechanic (not the usual
> place where I change it)...and didn't really ask about the type of oil
> or its grade after he finished the job.
>
> I find now that every time I start the car in the morning, a huge
> cloud of a blueish tint smoke (which is oil burning) rise..and the
> cloud is really big! I'm ashamed to turn on my car when there are
> people on the street waiting for the bus.
>
> The car is a 1996 Honda Accord (4-cyl, automatic) and this is the
> first time I notice this problem...however the cloud of smoke
> disappears when the engine warms up.
>
> Today (after about 2 weeks) I wanted to check the oil level to make
> sure there is a little bit left in there...and to my surprise when I
> pulled the gauge (before I start the engine), the oil level was about
> 3/8 of an inch above the upper limit.
>
> Do you think that is the cause of the smoke and if so what should I
> do? re-change the oil or take the excess oil out? will there be a lot
> of harm done on the engine now?
>
> Thanks in advance,
Its probably just because its too full on oil, probably no harm done
but you should drain the extra oil so it doesn't blow a seal and start
leaking
good luck
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