smoke out of back exhaust

2000 LEXUS RX 300
145,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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i have a 2000 rx 300. there is white smoke that comes out the exhaust and the car does not seem to drive the same. what could the problem be?
Jan 27, 2011 at 3:20 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If you are getting continuous white smoke, chances are coolant is getting into the combustion chamber. Check to see if the coolant level is getting low. If it is, you could have a bad head gasket or intake gasket.
Feb 20, 2011 at 5:37 AM
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DANGO1964
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Just blue smoke on my 1999 the other guy messaging you has white smoke not me I just have the occasional blue no white for me. Thanks
Jun 16, 2020 at 8:06 PM
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DANGO1964

Hello, I'm Danny.

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