2003 Toyota Highlander Repair Question
Topics covered: Smoke, Engine, Valve stem.
Mileage: No information provided.
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Asked on May 14, 2008
2003 Toyota Highlander It smokes when started up
Everything on car is in very good shape, except, I have been noticing when i start up the engine, smoke comes out of the exhaust. This doesn't seem right to me. I had a 2000 Jeep Cherokee with 110,000 miles and it never smoked a bit. Please help. Thanks
Asked by terrycaseAnswer
Replied on May 14, 2008
Hi there,
If the smoke is blue, it will be oil and you may have a problem with the vale stem seals. If it keeps smoking after start up a more serious problem may exist. If black smoke, this will be over fueling, may be a faulty injector, if white smoke coolant and a possible head problem will be the cause... What colour is the smoke, and how long does it last?
Mark (mhpautos)
Replied on April 14, 2009
I have the similar problem. The smoke is blue color but it goes away when I am driving. I think it is oil burning but what is the cause?
Replied on April 14, 2009
Hi there,
If you get a puff of blue smoke on start up this is normally a sigh of worn valve stem seals, oil is passing the seal and running down the valve stem into the combustion chamber.
Mark (mhpautos)