Why do I have blue smoke coming from my engine?
Blue smoke is a sign that your car engine is burning oil. When this happens, blue smoke is created. How does your car start to burn oil? Well, the piston rings or valve seals start to wear down over time and that causes the oil to start leaking.
Can a worn out timing belt cause a fire?
Engine misfires A worn out timing belt might also impact the engine’s fire rate. The timing belt is attached to pulleys that drive the crank and camshaft as we’ve indicated above. However, sometimes the belt will slip on the camshaft drive and cause one cylinder to open or close earlier than it should.
What to do if your timing belt won’t turn over?
When you turn the key, you might hear the starter motor engage, but since the timing belt operates the crank and camshaft, it will not turn over. Obviously, if the car won’t start, a phone call to a mechanic is usually the first step.
What causes oil to leak from the timing belt?
Another issue that will cause oil to leak is when the gasket between the engine block and timing cover wears out, is cracked or has been improperly installed and is pinched. Leaking oil from the timing belt cover commonly results in engine overheating as well and can prematurely wear the timing belt.
Why do I have smoke coming out of my timing belt?
However, if you see far more smoke than usual, it could also be a timing belt issue. There are two holes in the top of each cylinder which releases exhaust and takes in air. These holes open and close in sync with the motion of the cylinders and rotation of the camshaft.
Blue smoke is a sign that your car engine is burning oil. When this happens, blue smoke is created. How does your car start to burn oil? Well, the piston rings or valve seals start to wear down over time and that causes the oil to start leaking.
What causes the timing belt to wear out faster?
Many times if your engine has had problems with oil leaks where your timing belt is located, it can cause the belt to wear out faster. Oil that is leaked onto the timing belt will soften the belt over time which means more frequent timing belt replacements. Is your car over 5 years old or has more than 60,000?
How much does it cost to fix engine Blue Smoke?
This repair can vary from one extreme to the next for example if the engine oil is too full the repair means letting some out to obtain the correct level should be around $25.00 (US) go ahead and change the oil while you are at, if its time.