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1991 Toyota Corolla Failed warrant due to smoke

Tiny
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1991 Toyota Corolla

My car recently failed its warrant of fitness due to "too much smoke coming from its exhaust." I have 20 days to take it back in with the problem solved. How am I best to stop the smoke?

Was told taking it for a 40km (ish) drive before the WOF would make the smoke less noticeable? Also ensuring oil is topped up etc?

Cheers
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Monday, August 30th, 2010 AT 8:55 PM

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Tiny
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It depends on what type of smoke being emitted?
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Monday, August 30th, 2010 AT 11:08 PM
Tiny
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It looks pretty standard, sort of steamy white. Much worse on a cold day as well. I'm not really sure what different types of smoke would look like but thats how i'd best describe it
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Monday, August 30th, 2010 AT 11:13 PM
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If its not overheating and the gauge don't reflect it-change the engine oil and filter could be just accumulation of water being caused by not properly warming up the engine-condensatiion
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Monday, August 30th, 2010 AT 11:29 PM
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If white smoke then possible head gasket, but this is RARE on the 4AFE engine.

I would follow RAZ's advice first.
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Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 AT 8:19 AM

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