98 Maxima/Start-up Blue Smoke

Hi, my 98' Maxima has about 126,000 miles; it runs great; burns about
one quart of oil every 2,200 miles; and all other fluid levels are
perfect and so far require no topping off.

Problem: If I've driven it hard the night before, it tends to smoke
from the tailpipe upon starting (blue smoke). The cloud could be big,
but after a second or less, nothing comes out from the tailpipe.

Assuming I'm looking at a valve guide seal job, anyone know what would
be a fair price? Is it worth the hassle? I'm looking to keep it for a
few more years.

Thanks.

Cool Breeze Wrote:
> Hi, my 98' Maxima has about 126,000 miles; it runs great; burns about
> one quart of oil every 2,200 miles; and all other fluid levels are
> perfect and so far require no topping off.
>
> Problem: If I've driven it hard the night before, it tends to smoke
> from the tailpipe upon starting (blue smoke). The cloud could be big,
> but after a second or less, nothing comes out from the tailpipe.
>
> Assuming I'm looking at a valve guide seal job, anyone know what would
> be a fair price? Is it worth the hassle? I'm looking to keep it for a
> few more years.
>
> Thanks.

For that kinda slight usage, and an instantly clearing huff of oil
smoke on cold start, I could not justify a valve job...it'll run for
years like that....you're talking probably a grand or right around for
a quality job...might get it done for less...might end up with a motor
that uses more oil than it did to begin with also, if not done right,
then what?


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jeffcoslacker wrote:
> Cool Breeze Wrote:
> > Hi, my 98' Maxima has about 126,000 miles; it runs great; burns about
> > one quart of oil every 2,200 miles; and all other fluid levels are
> > perfect and so far require no topping off.
> >
> > Problem: If I've driven it hard the night before, it tends to smoke
> > from the tailpipe upon starting (blue smoke). The cloud could be big,
> > but after a second or less, nothing comes out from the tailpipe.
> >
> > Assuming I'm looking at a valve guide seal job, anyone know what would
> > be a fair price? Is it worth the hassle? I'm looking to keep it for a
> > few more years.
> >
> > Thanks.
>
> For that kinda slight usage, and an instantly clearing huff of oil
> smoke on cold start, I could not justify a valve job...it'll run for
> years like that....you're talking probably a grand or right around for
> a quality job...might get it done for less...might end up with a motor
> that uses more oil than it did to begin with also, if not done right,
> then what?
>
>
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It will drive for years. Or at least my friend has been driving his
Mitsubishi montero v 6 that long with morning smoke. Jeffcoslacker
pointed out really good points