CarolinaHonda

Well when I start my car up after sitting for a day or 2 it smokes heavily. But after about 5 mins the smoke almost completely goes away but it is still there. Also it seems to turn white, but not sure if that is just condensation from the exhaust. Also seems to be smoking from the engine near the exhaust manifold which smokes all the time even after running. I just replaced my tube seals and valve cover seal and my PCV valve about a month ago and just did an oil change using the high mileage 5w-30. I am wondering if this could be caused by my valve stem seals leaking? I am completely lost on this. Any help would be grateful!! Thanks!

hondamark35

I'm thinking the same thing, you're valve stem seals are a likely source for oil in the cylinders.

the other smoke from around the exhaust manifold... in my experience is usually just from oil dripping onto the exhaust from the engine and slowly burning off until it's dry again (relatively speaking). maybe oil pan gasket leak?

TouringAccord

blue smoke only at start-up is usually a good indicator that the valve stem seals are leaking.

CarolinaHonda

Thanks guys. Just wanted to be 100% on this before I went to tearing my engine apart again ;] And yea I probably do need to give my engine a decent wash x]