Hey guys, I am pretty sure I have one or more bad valve stem seals in my 2003 Honda CRV with the K24A1 engine. Upon startup there is a brief puff of white smoke and quickly subsides, the engine runs fantastic otherwise, and I wouldn't think that there is anything wrong with it, it runs very smooth, quiet, responsive and powerful, all the signs of a healthy engine. My question to anyone with any experience changing out valve stem seals in the Honda K24 engine, I am unsure whether I should go with OEM seals or aftermarket seals such as 'Skunk2' racing seals, where both the exhaust AND intake seals are made from Viton, not just the exhaust seals as in the OEM's case.
Makes me wonder though, how does the engine stay in such good shape while the seals get worn out? Perhaps a certain brand of oil that has good properties for the rest of the engine but not the valve seals?
I am currently running an Amsoil dual remote bypass setup running amsoil 5w20 SS oil since 185,000km, it now has 188,500km... I have owned the car since 171,000km, running amsoil 5w20 SS oil in that time also. The smoking has been there since day one.
Makes me wonder though, how does the engine stay in such good shape while the seals get worn out? Perhaps a certain brand of oil that has good properties for the rest of the engine but not the valve seals?
I am currently running an Amsoil dual remote bypass setup running amsoil 5w20 SS oil since 185,000km, it now has 188,500km... I have owned the car since 171,000km, running amsoil 5w20 SS oil in that time also. The smoking has been there since day one.