hey guys. i haved a 95 accord and it burning oil. but im not sure if it rings or valve seals. it seems like theres only smoke coming out when i am in high rpms. any ideas? plz help

 

white smoke is usually coolant being burned. oil is more bluish

 

5spd or Auto? Do you look like a Locomotive pulling the Rocky Mtns.?

Rings will burn smoke all the time, valve seats are when shifting gears (usually more noticeable at higher rpms , or once an old mechanic told me)

 

its a 5spd. and when i shift i can see the smoke blow out.

 

ive been told white is coolant blueish is oil and black is fuel

 

and how could i find out which cylinder it is?

 

Correct

Getting in there and looking at it. Depending on how bad it is compression test might clue you in as well.

 

This is correct, allthough if you are seeing black in your fuel injected vehicle it means that it is running rich (too much fuel is being injected and not all is being burned) This will cause your O2 sensor to fail and your "Cat" to plug up

 

Sounds like valve guides to me, you will next have to do a compression test in your cylinders is the best way to tell, or you can pull spark plugs and pick the worst looking one, but I suggest the compression test as being more accurate.

 

Mr.Bwill9886, I apoligize, I did not see your earlier post and basically regurgitated what you said... I will myself accordingly sir.

 

Haha, no problem. Now there is double the consensus!