Originally Posted by Kai
If it's a oil smoke, you'll could be fine for another 50k+ until it really starts to puke.
If it's a coolant smoke, like a head gasket or cracked head, it's anyone's guess. It could overheat and seize at any time, so keep an eye on your coolant level, coolant condition, and the temp gauge.
Most states will automatically fail your emissions tests for blowing visible smoke.
ok Kai, so if it's oil smoke (its using a quart of oil every 2-3 wks variably) than it's definatley the rings? Someone told me it could be head/pistons, are they wrong? (I know since I know so little about cars and you know tons about them this ? may sound retarded but I'm just trying to understand...at any rate its cheaper for me to get another engine since I can't do any of the work myself, that I know.
Do you believe in stop smoke (when going to do emissions) or will it hurt the car any worse then it is already? Also when I get another engine if I have then do clutch, timing belt and water pump what else would be smart to do at the time of install to make sure I get a good start with the next engine and then would I just follow manual to make sure it is maintained well?