Practice question
During engine troubleshooting, what is indicated by a continuous flow of blue-grey smoke from the exhaust pipe of a four-stroke motorcycle?
- The engine is burning oil, likely due to worn piston rings, a worn cylinder bore, or leaking valve stem seals.
- The carburetor idle mixture is too rich, wasting fuel and producing soot.
- The fuel contains water, which is evaporating in the combustion chamber.
- The exhaust silencer baffle is rusted, allowing raw exhaust packings to burn.
Answer: A — The engine is burning oil, likely due to worn piston rings, a worn cylinder bore, or leaking valve stem seals.
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