Engine problem

Asked by Jan 15, 2017 at 08:33 PM about the 1995 Ford Thunderbird LX

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 95 Ford Thunderbird V8 4.6
everytime I drive my car I can see Blue
Smoke coming out of my muffler my engine
burns out my oil does that mean it's time for
a new engine what should I do

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74,695

answered 9 months ago

Yea, the engine is tired, oil getting past the rings if it is a steady stream of blue smoke. If the car is in good shape you might consider a new engine since the car will be a classic.

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27,125

answered 9 months ago

You can always rebuild it, instead of replacing it. A leak-down test can confirm where it is burning oil.

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