What does blue exhaust fumes mean?
Blue smoke from an exhaust If you see blue smoke from your car’s exhaust, it will probably be accompanied by a burning smell. It means that there is oil entering the system somewhere. Engine oil is designed to lubricate moving parts, and it doesn’t enter the fuel system if a car is running properly.
When does blue smoke come out of the exhaust?
You should always be aware of anytime your car makes a strange noise or if blue smoke starts coming out of your exhaust. Often blue smoke will be seen when you first start your engine in the morning. Pay attention to how your car acts when you first start it for the day.
What can I do about blue smoke coming from my diesel engine?
Running your engine to the recommended service and maintenance schedule; replacing gaskets, filters and other consumables when recommended, will significantly reduce the chances of blue smoke appearing. Perkins has a wealth of knowledge about diesel engines amassed through 85 years of research, development and testing of its own models.
Why does my car smell like Blue Smoke?
What happens is that the piston rings or the valve guide seals or other components of the engine are worn or broken, causing oil leaking. The oil will flow into the combustion chamber, then it is being burnt together with the fuel, creating blue smoke. It also creates an awkward smell and is not good for your health to breath in.
Why is there blue smoke coming from my Perkins engine?
Perkins recommends the use of the global Perkins Distributor network to carry out any diagnostic work, servicing, repairs or other work to Perkins’ engines. Blue smoke coming from your engine is a warning sign you can’t ignore.
You should always be aware of anytime your car makes a strange noise or if blue smoke starts coming out of your exhaust. Often blue smoke will be seen when you first start your engine in the morning. Pay attention to how your car acts when you first start it for the day.
Running your engine to the recommended service and maintenance schedule; replacing gaskets, filters and other consumables when recommended, will significantly reduce the chances of blue smoke appearing. Perkins has a wealth of knowledge about diesel engines amassed through 85 years of research, development and testing of its own models.
What happens is that the piston rings or the valve guide seals or other components of the engine are worn or broken, causing oil leaking. The oil will flow into the combustion chamber, then it is being burnt together with the fuel, creating blue smoke. It also creates an awkward smell and is not good for your health to breath in.
Perkins recommends the use of the global Perkins Distributor network to carry out any diagnostic work, servicing, repairs or other work to Perkins’ engines. Blue smoke coming from your engine is a warning sign you can’t ignore.