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1986 Toyota Camry Repair Question


Topics covered: Smoke, Blue smoke, Exhaust.
Mileage: 58,000 miles.

Asked on August 19, 2012

What' the most likely cause of thexhaust system smoking blue or white smoke?

It will smoke a small to moderate amt of white/blue smoke if I idle for 20 minutes or more
Avatar Asked by astilling

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Replied on August 19, 2012

That is an indication oil is being burnt in the cylinders or getting to the exhaust system. It could be worn piston rings but the higher percentage would be the valve seals.

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Replied on August 19, 2012

What condition do you have on cold start up at idle? any smoke ?

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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