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1995 Toyota Camry Repair Question


Topics covered: Smoke, Exhaust, Abs.
Mileage: 271,500 miles.

Asked on December 14, 2011

Yesterday a plume of white smoke came from the exhaust pipe but only for a short period of time. what would cause this smoke?

Today the smoke is almost non-stop!
Avatar Asked by Yodaman

Answer

Replied on December 14, 2011

--You're burning coolant in the cylinders-possibility here could be a blown headgasket, cracked head or block-intake manifold leak-Get it block and pressure tested

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
68 questions asked
Replied on December 14, 2011

If the smoke is slightly grey (blue) you have a problem of oil being burnt in the cylinders or being discharged into the exhaust from the exhaust valve seals.

Check you engine oil level.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
40,333 answers provided
Replied on December 16, 2011

KJLow2008,

YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY CORRECT!!!!!!!

The car had over 3 quarts to much oil which was causing the smoke. Once the oil was removed and the appropriate level of oil was achieved, the smoke went away and the car has been running like a gem ever since!!!!!

Thank you for your assistance!

Tiny Response from Yodaman
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Replied on December 16, 2011

Yesterday A Plume Of White Smoke Came From The Exhaust Pipe

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
68 questions asked
Replied on December 18, 2011

You're welcome.

Have a nice day.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
40,333 answers provided