After driving for a minute, the car starts smoking badly?

Tiny
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  • 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 239,000 MILES
Okay, so, I start it and no smoke then after a minute it barrels out so bad it filled my street up. Can I have a leak or something? I put ring seal in it, and it didn't help.
Friday, October 25th, 2024 AT 2:53 PM

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Tiny
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I would change out the PCV valve because when the internal spring breaks it can suck oil into the engine, here is the location. Also, does the smoke smell pungent? If so, this can be a blown head gasket, can you check the coolant to see if it is low, (engine cold only). Here are two guides to go over, also I have seen the oil drain back holes in the cylinder head clog up and fill the valve cover with oil which will cause this problem as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/blue-smoke-from-engines-exhaust

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/white-smoke-or-steam-coming-from-the-exhaust-pipe

Here is the PCV valve location and how to remove the valve cover for inspection. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.
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Friday, October 25th, 2024 AT 6:02 PM

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