2001 Toyota Camry Smoke from exhaust

2001 TOYOTA CAMRY
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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AMYLOU1222
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After the car sits for any extended period, typically overnight, a grayish smoke comes out of the exhaust when i start it in the morning. What could this be?
Nov 24, 2009 at 9:35 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi amylou1222,

This is an indication that oil is being burnt in the cylinders and the most likely place for oil to get into the cylinders when parked are via the valve stem seals.

Seals tends to wear/harden over time and usage and would cause the problem.
Nov 28, 2009 at 12:56 AM
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