1996 honda prelude has blue smoke

1996 HONDA PRELUDE
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CAJUNTOMBOY64
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I just bought my son his 1st car yesterday and he called me upset ....he says it has blue smoke coming out of the back when he takes off????

What does this mean??

help!!!
May 2, 2007 at 6:22 PM
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Typically blue smoke is oil burning. Call where you got the car from and ask some questions about it.

Is there a warranty?
May 2, 2007 at 6:30 PM
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CAJUNTOMBOY64
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We bought the car from an individual, who said they had no problems with the car.
We just are affraid that the engine is going bad. BUT..it has good power and seems ok....other than the clutch seems to be needing adjustments or going slowly out.
Not too sure what to do, just thought someone could talk to me about this if they may have encountered this problem before...

HELP...NEEDED ASAP

THANKS
May 2, 2007 at 7:02 PM
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BRUCE HUNT
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The smoke you talk about is it constant our only when the car is cold or is it only on a quick take off? What is the level of oil doing? Are you adding any oil? I believe that car takes a 5W30 or is it a 5W40 oil. You might try going with a little heavier motor oil.
May 3, 2007 at 8:47 AM