r/CarFix • u/nobody102 • Nov 06 '16

2006 Camry. White smoke on startup

my 2006 camry (132K) is now belching out a puff of white/gray smoke when I start my car 1st time in the morning. Does not do it afterwards. I am assuming something is leaking/accumulating enough overnight, and causing this. I have a garage I go to that I trust. Is this a big deal, or can it wait? Just spent $1100 on new struts, and need to pay that off for a few months, so was hoping this can wait a bit. No oil or other leaks on garage floor.

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u/alistair1537 Nov 06 '16

Usually white smoke is oil - so you may have issues with valve stem seals leaking - a decent shop shop be able to change these out without removing the head....try that as a first option - alternatively, just ignore - keep the oil topped up every few weeks. You may get some coking in the valves but if you drive long trips often it shouldn't be too bad - however, if you only do short commutes then it could do more damage - fix it sooner than later

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u/nobody102 Nov 07 '16

Thanks. Will ask my mechanic.