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Good evening Nairalanders

Please I noticed a light white smoke coming out from my exhaust early in the morning whenever I'm idle steaming my car, is it normal?

The car is 2012 corolla.

Gasket leak..gasket burnt.
Remove 3 plugs
If they are all sparkling white instead of brown tan
Culprit found

However mechanics might not torque back cylinder head to factory specs.tho e better pass overheating

minista94:
Good evening Nairalanders

Please I noticed a light white smoke coming out from my exhaust early in the morning whenever I'm idle steaming my car, is it normal?

The car is 2012 corolla.

How thick is the smoke? Don't bother you said light smoke.
Does it go away once you drive after a short while?
Do you notice any shortage of coolant?

Most importantly second question

It's rainy season,it might just be simple condensation

Car Engines do that some times,it's very normal.

Yes it goes away even before i drive out, no coolant shortage

Okay thanks

kazzonline:
How thick is the smoke? Don't bother you said light smoke.
Does it go away once you drive after a short while?
Do you notice any shortage of coolant?

Most importantly second question

It's rainy season,it might just be simple condensation

Car Engines do that some times,it's very normal.

minista94:
Yes it goes away even before i drive out, no coolant shortage

Okay thanks

With all pleasure

Ignore the alarmist above

And enjoy your corolla


It's not an issue at all


It's condensation

If you watch foreign movies,..you see some cars doing that constantly due to cold weather,

Your engineer is obviously reacting to the cold.

Alright thanks

kazzonline:
With all pleasure

Ignore the alarmist above

And enjoy your corolla


It's not an issue at all


It's condensation

If you watch foreign movies,..you see some cars doing that constantly due to cold weather,

Your engineer is obviously reacting to the cold.

2cribz:
Gasket leak..gasket burnt.
Remove 3 plugs
If they are all sparkling white instead of brown tan
Culprit found

However mechanics might not torque back cylinder head to factory specs.tho e better pass overheating

You dey find who you go give HBP abi
op no follow this advice oo.
na just minor condensation in the exhaust that clears up when the car is warmed up.

2cribz:
Gasket leak..gasket burnt.
Remove 3 plugs
If they are all sparkling white instead of brown tan
Culprit found

However mechanics might not torque back cylinder head to factory specs.tho e better pass overheating

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The light white smoke you’re noticing from your 2012 Corolla during early morning idling is most likely condensation (water vapor). This usually happens when the engine and exhaust are still cold; as the system heats up, the vapor should disappear. It’s quite common and generally nothing to worry about.

However, if the white smoke persists after the engine warms up, or it has a sweet smell, it could point to an issue such as coolant entering the combustion chamber (possible head gasket problem). In that case, it’s best to have the vehicle inspected promptly to avoid more serious damage.

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