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2003 Toyota Rav4 Repair Question


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Asked on April 12, 2010

2003 Toyota Rav4 question?

Engine Mechanical problem
2003 Toyota Rav4 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 130000 miles

i get a large puff of blue smoke only when i start the rav-4....then it clears....whats causing this?
Avatar Asked by greg mitchell

Answer

Replied on April 20, 2010

Hi there,

This will be oil leaking past the valve stem seals.

mark (mhpautos)

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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