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    MystcDrgns Posts: 11, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 13, 2010, 04:03 PM
    Blue Smoke
    96' Honda Accord smoking through exhaust when starting (engine cold). Changed the PCV valve no change, also went as far a changing the valve guide seals (big dollars) no change. What would be more practical to do? Change the piston rings, engine swap (looking at a H22 JDM), or just buy another car
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    Dec 13, 2010, 05:16 PM

    I would rebuild the engine, assuming the rest of the car is in good shape. How many miles are on the car? A well-maintained Honda can easily go 300,000 miles.

    Afterwards, start using full synthetic lubricants in the engine and transmission:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...ml#post2162069

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...ml#post2295563

    They offer a margin of safety you haven't had. Change synthetic engine oil and filter every 6,000 miles or 6 months, whichever comes first. Change the transmission fluid every 30,000 miles.
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    Dec 13, 2010, 07:38 PM
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    That what I kind of figured, I just needed to hear (read) that from somebody else. How much do you think that would cost? I have 29800+/- miles on the original engine. Thanks for your help. You'll helped me in the past thanks.
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    Dec 14, 2010, 07:17 AM

    $3,000, depending upon what's wrong.
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