2002 Toyota Rav4 White smoke at start up

2002 TOYOTA RAV4
61,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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GUNNER2203
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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).
Jun 29, 2009 at 3:34 PM
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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.
Jun 29, 2009 at 5:40 PM
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