I got a 2007 Honda tokunbo last December with any 80k miles. I always uses Forte oil and changed it every 3 months. I rarely use the car as I'm always out of town. Maybe 2 to 3 days a week.

3 weeks ago, I got back from travel only after changing the oil about a month before, undecided to check the oil gauge and the oil was really short. I quickly went to the service station and the mechanic suggested switching to Total oil.

Once he changed the oil and I started the Car, it started emitting blue smoke from the exhaust. Something inhad never done before.

After consultation with other mechanics, he drained that oil, flushed the engine, and put back Forte oil.

The smoke continued for about an hour after and stopped.

Now lithe car intermittently brings out the smoke, especially in the morning, and curiously when I engage the reverse gear.

I consulted a mechanic and he said I need to buy a new engine.

This is quite distressing as I can't afford to do that, on a car I've not used that long.

Any similar experience or suggestions on alternatives?

Currently the oil is down a bit (not short) only after 3 weeks of my last oil change.

The mechanic wants to try mobil oil now

Cc; Gazzuzz

Mayor2013, Honmusa, nurey

Other possible causes of blue exhaust smoke include: piston wear, worn valve seals, a dirty or non-functioning PCV valve, worn piston rings, an intake manifold gasket leak, worn engine oil seals and possibly even head gasket failure. Oil leaking into the cylinders can cause a rough idle, misfire and fouled spark plugs.

Some cars are more tolerant than others, besides a 2007 with 80k miles, it's likely the odometer was rolled back may not be true sha.

Seems the seals got damaged when the wrong oil weight was used and oil is getting to the cylinders, you don't need to continously change oil damage has been done, find a good technician to determine whether
1. Engine rebuilding is needed or
2. Total engine change

A 2007 Honda ? No brand. Specify brand of Honda. Why use palm oil on a ride like this.