1996 Toyota Camry White smoke and smell

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KELLYWIDGY
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1996 Toyota Camry Automatic 180000 miles

Hi, I have taken my car back to my garage time and time again and they say that its running normal!! i certainly dont think that, for about 3 months now the car has been giving off white smoke a lot and from time to time to i can smell a very strong smell but im not sure if its fuel or oil!!! could be something else, i just dont know. it has gone about a week without doing it but then it just starts up again, i refuse to take it back to my garage as he keeps saying " dont let the fule drop below a quarter and you need to acelerate to get dirt out of the exaust" which i have been doing and it still smokes!! any ideas what i can do to try and stop this happening??
Nov 14, 2009 at 8:55 AM
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Call the mechanic back and tell him what you think he told you just so it is clear. There might be a communication gap there. Or you need a better shop.

White smoke is most often associated with coolant burning. Look at the coolant level when cold and keep checking it to see if you are losing any. White smoke can also mean moisture that is setting in the exhaust. Typically you see this in vehicles that drive short distances. The exhaust never heats up enough to evaporate the water out of it.

Might as well check the other fluid levels as well.
Nov 14, 2009 at 9:55 AM
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