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My Car Exaust Smokes White Only On Cold Start Up. What Is Wrong? by sam1dot2: 10:24pm On Aug 18, 2013
It started like four days ago. If I start my car (Camry 2000 model) every morning a lot of white smoke comes out and after a while (1 - 2 minutes) gets less but still little steam like smoke, clear when the engine gets hot/heats up. Also if the engine cools after parking for hours it happens. Is my engine having issues any help to stop the smoke is highly welcomed.
Re: My Car Exaust Smokes White Only On Cold Start Up. What Is Wrong? by chukel(m): 8:05am On Aug 19, 2013
Is it smoke or steam? Once u notice it, put ur hand against d "smoke" nd see if it condenses
Re: My Car Exaust Smokes White Only On Cold Start Up. What Is Wrong? by mikkyphp(m): 8:16am On Aug 19, 2013
It's normal. It's not white smoke but steam!
Re: My Car Exaust Smokes White Only On Cold Start Up. What Is Wrong? by nissparts(m): 8:46am On Aug 19, 2013
If this just started then you have either a bad pcv valve(dont know if camrys have this) or bad engine valve seals.
The white smoke means oil is leaking into the cylinders after the car is parked for a while.

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Re: My Car Exaust Smokes White Only On Cold Start Up. What Is Wrong? by cardoctor(m): 2:26pm On Aug 19, 2013
sam1dot2: It started like four days ago. If I start my car (Camry 2000 model) every morning a lot of white smoke comes out and after a while (1 - 2 minutes) gets less but still little steam like smoke, clear when the engine gets hot/heats up. Also if the engine cools after parking for hours it happens. Is my engine having issues any help to stop the smoke is highly welcomed.

All of the above opinions could probably be correct but try driving your car along with someone folowing you from behind when the car is warm and the smoke/ steam has stopped and let them observe to see if there is smoke coming from your exhaust when you accelerate.

If it does, then you may have weak engine valve seals or piston rings on the way out.

Car-Doctor.
Re: My Car Exaust Smokes White Only On Cold Start Up. What Is Wrong? by sam1dot2: 12:33am On Aug 20, 2013
chukel: Is it smoke or steam? Once u notice it, put ur hand against d "smoke" nd see if it condenses
Yes, it condenses. But it is more in recent time.
car-doctor:


All of the above opinions could probably be correct but try driving your car along with someone folowing you from behind when the car is warm and the smoke/ steam has stopped and let them observe to see if there is smoke coming from your exhaust when you accelerate.

If it does, then you may have weak engine valve seals or piston rings on the way out.

Car-Doctor.
No smoke on motion when the engine is warm up. It happens for 1 - 2 minutes then it will reduce to normal little steam. If possible I will post a picture of it.
Re: My Car Exaust Smokes White Only On Cold Start Up. What Is Wrong? by chukel(m): 1:57pm On Aug 20, 2013
sam1dot2:
Yes, it condenses. But it is more in recent time.

No smoke on motion when the engine is warm up. It happens for 1 - 2 minutes then it will reduce to normal little steam. If possible I will post a picture of it.
Guy, ur car is alright. I believe u notice it more on cold mornings. If u tink otherwise, do a scan nd see if u will pick up any codes relating to emission. Do well to keep d house informed
Re: My Car Exaust Smokes White Only On Cold Start Up. What Is Wrong? by sam1dot2: 9:51am On Aug 21, 2013
@chukel
You are correct. It has turn back normal. Thanks to all you guys at NL
Re: My Car Exaust Smokes White Only On Cold Start Up. What Is Wrong? by fanex: 4:15pm On Oct 03, 2015
sam1dot2:
@chukel
You are correct. It has turn back normal. Thanks to all you guys at NL

Re: My Car Exaust Smokes White Only On Cold Start Up. What Is Wrong? by Ricmayak1: 5:17pm On Oct 03, 2015
your car might be running slightly richer than it use to. Though, it is normal for a car to run rich on cold start to quickly bring the engine to operating temperature.
Re: My Car Exaust Smokes White Only On Cold Start Up. What Is Wrong? by gambus007(m): 6:24am On Oct 04, 2015
nissparts:
If this just started then you have either a bad pcv valve(dont know if camrys have this) or bad engine valve seals.
The white smoke means oil is leaking into the cylinders after the car is parked for a while.
you have given the right ansr.a friend of mine has same issues with his camry 2007.its valve issue for sure. @ Op my advice change to semi-base oil if you dont have good mech to fix it.
Re: My Car Exaust Smokes White Only On Cold Start Up. What Is Wrong? by fanex: 6:26am On Oct 04, 2015
Scan it. No more excuses.

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