after from driving it and i park it i see smoke coming out from the sides of the hood

1997 TOYOTA CAMRY
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GRADY1107
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what would cause a car to smoke under the hood after you have done changed the valve cover gasket and spark plugs and still smoking after driving it
Oct 18, 2011 at 4:31 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Check to make sure there are no oil or coolant leaks. When you see the smoke, open the hood to identify where it is coming from.
Oct 18, 2011 at 4:34 PM
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GRADY1107
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it seem like it still coming from the motor some where
Oct 18, 2011 at 4:35 PM
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i dont think it would be coolant it dont run hot but it does use some oil but not a lot
Oct 18, 2011 at 4:38 PM
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could a bad pcv valve make it smoke too
Oct 18, 2011 at 4:48 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Can you tell by the smell if it is coolant or oil?
Oct 18, 2011 at 4:56 PM