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2 hours ago, kenfain said:

I wouldn't jump to a conclusion about the valve seals being the problem. Obviously they are a prime suspect, but if you're going to let a mechanic fix it...then let a qualified mechanic diagnose it also. When you tell a mechanic that you need new seals, then that's what you'll get. Even if that's not the problem. What if it's a cracked ring? Or a head gasket? 

   Have you pulled the plugs, and checked each one?

That's a good point, but if you take it to any mechanic around here to diagnose, 2 seals will turn into a complete engine rebuild, new rearend, fuel pump, and tires.  

A head gasket or fuel in the crankcase would produce a different color smoke rather than blue right?

So what would be a ballpark estimate on getting those replaced.  I know I can get the parts for $9.  What would I be looking at labor wise?  I know it will vary by region, but i just need an idea.

16 minutes ago, Travis said:

I would say it's burning oil since it's blue smoke. But how you described it, after the 2nd start up it only blows the smoke, that's what confuses me.

It's not Diesel is it? If it is diesel, blue smoke means your injectors are bad/going out.

 

No it's gas.  My thoughts are that the oil needs to be warm to seep past the valve seals.  The only confusing part about that is the fact that it is warm when I park it for the night, therefore it should smoke on start up in the mornings, but doesn't.  And now that I think about it, the smoke on the 2nd start up actually doesn't start, or at least isn't noticeable, for a few seconds.  Then, it will smoke for 2-3 minutes and it's gone.

6 minutes ago, Travis said:

What make engine is it?  Is it a fuel injected system?

Hisun 471 cc and yes it is

What would cause blue smoke upon startup and first little bit AFTER it has sat for a few hours AFTER being ran and warmed up.  It doesn't smoke at all on the initial start up from cold.  I drive it approximately a mile first thing of a morning and it sits for 3-4 hours, and when I start it up after that is the point at which it smokes.  It is a 2012 Bennche Bighorn 500.