Burning Oil or Bad Piston Rings?

[Mr.Tao]

i just recently bought my first DSM, 92 GSX and it seems to be blowing gray smoke. I changed the oil and filter, so it can't be that. COuld it? Or something internal? I could appreaciate the help. THanks.

 

[91 NT Eclipse]

The valve seals are probably worn and so are the rings. Only way to fix it is rebuild or buy a new motor.

 

[psychlow]

Also might be your turbo. A quick way to check would be to pull your plugs (with the engine cold!) to see if there's any oil or sludge on them. If they do, you have an oil leak in the engine (valve seals and/or rings.) Otherwise, your culprit is likely a leaky turbo (introducing oil into the exhaust.)

Hope this helps.