Blue Smoke on start?

[gruett84]

I have a 06 V8 with 41k on it, and I've noticed that when I start the engine I get blue smoke out of the exhaust. Does anyone have same problem or what this my be? is it ok? or does something need to be looked at?

 

[Rarestace]

the blue smoke is oil burning the usual suspects are piston rings not sealing against the cylinder walls or the valve guides are worn. you should pull a spark plug or 2 to see if they have oil on them and maybe a compression test to see if the rings are sealing well. good luck with your problem and i hope you get it fixed

 

[ZO6_Vette]

Have the PVC system checked

 

[Joe Dirt]

Plumbing?

I think Z06 meant PCV system. I was going to say that, but I think it's probably valve guides. If it's only a second on cold start and a small puff, no big deal.

 

[ZO6_Vette]

Plumbing?

I think Z06 meant PCV system. I was going to say that, but I think it's probably valve guides. If it's only a second on cold start and a small puff, no big deal.

Correct on both counts. Monitor oil consumption, also what weight oil are you using.

 

[BobWiersema]

Valve Stem Seals.