Rislone?

sjlevine · Post by **sjlevine** » 25 Jan 2008, 01:34

Hey everyone--
I've been getting a blue puff of smoke every time I accelerate from a stoplight when the car is warm. I've been told this is a blow-by, caused by some oil leaking into the chamber before the acceleration.
I was suggested a product, "Rislone Ring Seal" and was told that it won't hurt anything, but it'll re-lubricate the seals that are supposed to keep the engine oil out of the combustion chamber.
Has anyone had any experiences with this product? Anything to look out for?

Thanks!

Scott Levine

'98 V70 non-turbo. 240,000 miles

Solutech · Post by **Solutech** » 25 Jan 2008, 04:53

I was always told blue smoke is piston rings . Never heard anyone using a sealer on them . If they are going then they really need replacing . At best Rislone would be a stop gap solution until you can get new rings fitted .

Post by **Maxbaby** » 25 Jan 2008, 10:56

Spend some time and search through the past posts around here... you'll probably learn of a few different products that have been tried... one that comes to mind is Auto-Rx, which I used with no noticeable results. Remember that the passageways for your oil flowing are very narrow, and easily clogged. In the end, I would not use Rislone, unless there's a number of Volvo owners around here who have used it and want to chime in. I'd be worried about what it might do. These engines are finicky with additives.

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 25 Jan 2008, 15:47

I ditto MaxBaby's remarks!