2002 Toyota Camry White Smoke at Startup

2002 TOYOTA CAMRY
158,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CINTAKSOL
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HELLO!!! I need help! My 2002 Camry blows white smoke at startup after it has been sitting for a few hours. Can you please tell me what this might be? I would like to get this repaired, but I don't want to go to the mechanic completely "ignorant" on what the issue may be.

Thank you!!!
Jul 2, 2008 at 10:40 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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White smoke is an indication of coolant in the combustion chamber due to head gasket failure.
Hope this helps
Jul 2, 2008 at 10:49 AM
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