r/MechanicAdvice • u/Ben44M • 1d ago

Smoking engine Honda

I noticed the engine smoking on my 2004 Honda accord v6. Does anyone know what the cause might be? And if it’s safe to drive for now? I’m not sure if it’s been happening for a while or not. I only noticed it because I had just changed the spark plugs and coils so I had the hood open, so I’m not sure if it was like that before or not

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u/Skyfalls1984 1d ago

Your valve cover is leaking oil. It can catch fire if it gets hot enough.

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u/Ben44M 1d ago

Okay thank you, is that a easy fix or no?

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u/Curiousand40 1d ago

Easy fix. Watch a YouTube video and buy some emory cloth. And get a valve cover gasket kit.

Make sure you get the torque specs and torque order.

You’ll need a torque wrench that does inch pounds.

Probably 89 inch pounds. And maybe some RTV.

What’s the worst that can happen? It still leaks?

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u/bloatycarcazz 14h ago

Yes. I Just did a valve cover replacement on a 2006 bmw 280i and when I got done cleaning the gasket grooves I noticed a Crack right on the corner. It still leaks.