Why does my car throw out blue smoke?
Blue/gray exhaust smoke means there’s likely an oil leak and your engine is burning oil. Time to have a qualified technician check things out. The leak could be caused by several issues like leaking valve seals, damaged piston rings, or worn cylinder walls.
Does Blue smoke mean blown head gasket?
The most common sign of a blown head gasket is exhaust smoke. White smoke indicates that your car is burning coolant that is leaking into the cylinders. A similar problem is indicated by blue exhaust smoke, though this is a sign of oil leaking from the gasket.
Does BlueDevil ruin your engine?
BlueDevil Head Gasket Sealer (#38386) will repair and seal leaks in blown head gaskets, warped or cracked heads, heater cores, and freeze plugs. BlueDevil contains no solid or particulate matter, and will not clog or harm your engine.
Does BlueDevil stop smoke?
BlueDevil will stop exhaust smoke as well as reduce oil loss issues. It does not contain any solids and is 100% safe for all engine components. BlueDevil Stop Smoke & Engine Repair is a permanent repair, GUARANTEED.
Why does my RAV4 have black smoke coming from the exhaust?
Dark black smoke coming from the exhaust of your Rav4 indicates that there could be a serious engine problem, and indicates that the air/fuel mixture is rich. There can be a number of things that can cause black exhaust smoke in your Toyota Rav4.
What was the problem with the Toyota RAV4 in 2005?
The main problem in 2005 was excessive oil consumption and it’s worth remembering that as it has been one of the Rav4’s chief problems throughout many production years. Drivers have noted that, often between 75,000 and 150,000 miles the engine burns so much oil due to hard to find leaks that they’ll need to add more oil more than once per month.
Why does my Toyota RAV4 burn so much oil?
Drivers have noted that, often between 75,000 and 150,000 miles the engine burns so much oil due to hard to find leaks that they’ll need to add more oil more than once per month. While excessive oil consumption was a problem in 2005 it became a much bigger problem in the 2006 model year.
When was the first year of the Toyota RAV4?
If you have a Toyota RAV4 or are looking to buy a Toyota RAV4 we can break down all the Toyota RAV4 problems year by year for you. Let’s start off with the 2005 model year of the Rav4.