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Smoke at VTEC is this ok ?

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Old Jan 24, 2003 | 06:04 PM
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Default Smoke at VTEC is this ok ?

Last night I was in VTEC and I saw some smoke in rear view mirror. Is this ok ?
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Old Jan 24, 2003 | 06:06 PM
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probably burning oil...
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Old Jan 24, 2003 | 06:17 PM
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I have used a 1/2 quart in 700 miles.
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Old Jan 24, 2003 | 06:41 PM
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yeah, im sure you're burning oil...
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Old Jan 24, 2003 | 06:43 PM
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Yeah, our S have been known to burn LOTS of oil. I went from the H mark to the L mark on the dipstick in less than 600 miles!!!! But now it seemed to have stabled off.
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Old Jan 24, 2003 | 08:21 PM
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This smoke you are talking about is excess fuel used to keep the engine cooled down, it is black smoke. Most if not all high performance cars will blow smoke out at WOT. Take a look at your rear bumper and you will see plenty of soot from the exhaust after a few hard runs.
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Old Jan 24, 2003 | 08:22 PM
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Oh, and it is perfectly normal, nothing to worry about.
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Old Jan 25, 2003 | 09:25 AM
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Fuel mix might be a little rich too.
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Old Jan 25, 2003 | 04:59 PM
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And it looks freaking cool from behind us...especially when you're shifting quickly.
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Old Jan 25, 2003 | 05:28 PM
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OK!
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