My 52 reg vectra has started producing smoke from the exhaust? ive topped up oil and water so whats goin on???

Question

the smoke is a blueish colour!!! many thanks!

Answer 1

Your inlet valves have little rubber seals on them, and they don't last forever.  Have a garage change them, and all will probably be well.  If you have no overheating problems, your head gasket is probably ok.

Answer 2

your head gasket is gone

Answer 3

Piston rings or valve seals. Oil is combusting with the fuel mix.

Answer 4

Sounds like it could be burning oil in the petrol mix.

Answer 5

Blue smoke is burning oil.  Perhaps worn valve guides, worn piston rings. The first is favourite, especially if it's mostly on start-up. When the engine is off, wear in the valve guides allows a small amont of oil to run down into the cylinder(s) and this is burnt off when you start.

Answer 6

it sounds like the head gaskets

Answer 7

so whats it smell like ... oil or gas flumes or antifreeze

smell like oil then the motor is shot smell like gas you need a tune up smell like antifreeze you blown a head gasket

Answer 8

Looks like your engine is on its way out