2003 Lexus ES 300 white smoke

2003 LEXUS ES 300
60,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SHEKAST
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There is a white smoke and smile when you start the car?
Sep 12, 2008 at 12:15 PM
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RASMATAZ
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If it only happens on initial cold starts in the morning could be just due to condensation-when was the last oil change and are you experiencing overheating.

White smoke means coolant is being burn in the combustion chamber.
Sep 12, 2008 at 1:21 PM
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