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slonomo · 01-23-2023, 10:40 PM

Typically valve stem seals will smoke on first start up then clear up as it burns the oil off. If the smoking is constant, and your oil level is correct, then it's probably broken, worn, or sticking oil rings. You could use an oil detergent, or add a few ounces of ATF to clean up gummed up stuck rings on a long shot. If that doesn't work it's time to open it up for inspection. Severely worn valve guides could cause smoking as well.

01-23-2023, 10:40 PM	#2
slonomo Searching for The Way Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Medina, Ohio (NEOHIO) Posts: 11,436	Re: Workhorse 350 Smoking Typically valve stem seals will smoke on first start up then clear up as it burns the oil off. If the smoking is constant, and your oil level is correct, then it's probably broken, worn, or sticking oil rings. You could use an oil detergent, or add a few ounces of ATF to clean up gummed up stuck rings on a long shot. If that doesn't work it's time to open it up for inspection. Severely worn valve guides could cause smoking as well.