exhaust smoke

1991 LEXUS LS 400
190,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SANDIGAR
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what would cause my car to create a cloud of white smoke when I start it up? It seems like an excessive amount then most cars? It also has a very heavy gas oder.
Dec 14, 2010 at 10:32 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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White smoke commonly related to a coolant in the exhaust due a head gasket failure or other failure
monitor coolant and check if its getting low


white to gray smoke is an indication of oil burning that may be due to a bad valve seal or other mechanical engine failure

know you say that have a smell of gas
check if have oil mixing with oil
Dec 14, 2010 at 10:45 PM
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RASMATAZ
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If the oil contains fuel-check the injectors and fuel pressure regulator if its leaking
Dec 15, 2010 at 12:02 AM
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