White smoke from exhaust,

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DINESH
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Bought a certified Toyota Avalon XL 2001 with 58K miles on it. Car runs and looks like new. Only worried about the white smoke that comes out of exhaust every time i start it. Did not see this when i bought it two weeks back. Been on a long trip after i bought it and started noticing the smoke. It stays for a couple of mins after i start the engine. Coming back from my long trip, checked with the dealer and they said the engine oil was less as they did not fill it properly thinkin its a V4 engine. They changed the oil right this time. But the white smoke is still there. It comes not only during cold start, but also during lunch time or in the evening. I am worried as its my first car and do not have much idea about cars. Please advice....
Dec 10, 2006 at 3:53 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Soumds like you're burning coolant-rather than condensation. What does your temperature gauge tells you.
Dec 11, 2006 at 4:21 AM
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My Temperatur guage stays in the middle. Engine never over heated. Again, the smoke is just when i start the engine and stays for a minute or 2 and cant see it again.
Dec 11, 2006 at 11:20 AM
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RASMATAZ
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are you sure its white? blue=burning oil, probably valve seals at start-up.black=rich mixture.
Dec 11, 2006 at 1:35 PM