Blowing smoke, but runs good

Tiny
SCOTT'S BIRTHDAY
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  • 2000 TOYOTA AVALON
  • 3.0L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 135,000 MILES
No mixed fluids. Head gasket or something else?
Monday, April 13th, 2020 AT 3:45 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

What color is the smoke?

Blue indicates burning oil.

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

White indicates burning coolant.

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

Black is the fuel from running too rich.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-black-smoke

Roy

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