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2000 Lexus RX 300 Repair Question


Topics covered: Coolant, Gas, Smoke.
Mileage: 145,000 miles.

Asked on January 27, 2011

Smoke out of back exhaust

I have a 2000 rx 300. there is white smoke that comes out the exhaust and the car does not seem to drive the same. what could the problem be?
Avatar Asked by evon nix

Answer

Replied on February 20, 2011

If you are getting continuous white smoke, chances are coolant is getting into the combustion chamber. Check to see if the coolant level is getting low. If it is, you could have a bad head gasket or intake gasket.

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