2002 Toyota RAV4 White smoke at start up

Tiny
GUNNER2203
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  • 2002 TOYOTA RAV4
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 61,000 MILES
My Toyota puts out a puff of white smoke from the exhaust when started. It only does if the car has sat idle for a few hours (ie overnight).
Monday, June 29th, 2009 AT 3:34 PM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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A "puff" isnt usually a big deal, water vapor collects in the exhaust as it cools, and this can happen until it warms up. If however it continues during hot driving, then there is a problem. Keep an eye on your radiator coolant level, just in case.
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Monday, June 29th, 2009 AT 5:40 PM

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