White smoke comes from under the hood only when I start the Vehicle

2008 INFINITI QX
69,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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TELLISB
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After the truck is parked for a while when i start it up white smoke comes from underneath the hood. it only last for a few second then its ok. the truck isnt leaking oil or fluids nor is it overheating. smells like burned oil. I just had all of the spark plugs replaced and a coil replaced
Feb 5, 2014 at 6:22 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Do you have an exhaust leak?
Feb 5, 2014 at 8:43 AM
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No, it started after I got the spark plugs changed and a coil changed as well.

Before that there was no smoke coming from underneath the hood when i start the car
Feb 5, 2014 at 9:05 AM
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Open the hood and have a helper start the car so you can see aprox where the smoke is coming from. There has to be some kind of leak.
Feb 5, 2014 at 9:49 AM
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TELLISB
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Ok. I was thinking valve stem seals, worn rings, PCV valves. I will look and let you know. I just hope it isnt serious
Feb 5, 2014 at 12:22 PM
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It appear to be coming from the drivers side. It also sound like the spark plug are not firing together on the same side. All fluid levels are good.
Feb 5, 2014 at 5:59 PM
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Start by checking to make sure the plugs are all tight. Also, is there a misfire?
Feb 6, 2014 at 4:59 AM
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Thanks, Lastly this morning not as much smoke but still the burned oil smell.
Feb 6, 2014 at 6:42 AM