Will Engine Oil Burning Cause a Car to Be Scrapped?
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Engine oil burning can lead to a car being scrapped. Burning engine oil results in increased carbon deposits in the combustion chamber, unstable idling, sluggish acceleration, and excessive exhaust emissions. In severe cases, it can cause insufficient engine lubrication, leading to irreparable damage or even scrapping of the engine. Cold Engine Oil Burning: Park the vehicle overnight and observe the exhaust emissions during the first start in the morning. If the exhaust emits thick blue smoke, it indicates the vehicle is burning engine oil. If the blue smoke disappears after the engine warms up, this type of oil burning is classified as cold engine oil burning. Constant Oil Burning: If blue smoke is visible immediately upon starting, the engine oil burning is already quite severe and may even pose safety hazards. Acceleration-Induced Oil Burning: After the engine is warmed up, whether during rapid acceleration or idling, if blue smoke is emitted from the exhaust pipe whenever the RPM rises sharply, it indicates the vehicle is burning engine oil. Solutions for Engine Oil Burning: Promptly replace the valve stem seals to ensure proper valve sealing; regularly clean carbon deposits from the piston rings or replace the piston rings entirely; and adopt moderate driving habits in daily use to avoid overly aggressive driving.
