2000 Rodeo 2WD V6 3.2


The last two days I have noticed my truck smoking, it appears to be coming from the passenger side, but not from the engine. I can't really can't tell where it is coming from. There are no warning lights on in the dash. I notice it when I come to a complete stop. Just today I noticed my temperate hand elavating a little, so I turned my A/C off. It seems as though something is leaking possible, then when i stop it causes the smoke or steam. Could this be the water pump, timing belt, or heater coil going bad. Also I notice that the temperature has drops whenI come to a stop, but elavates as I drive. My truck has 134,000 miles and the timing belt has not been replaced. With that exception the truck gives me no problems. I appreciate any comments or recommendation. Thanks!

Have you checked the coolant level??? :eek7:
If you're seeing steam escape from under the hood it has to be coming from somewhere and that somewhere is the coolant system.

What does the smoke smell like? Does it smell kinda sweet, like anti-freeze or does it smell burned like burned oil? You could have a valve cover leaking down onto a hot exhaust manifold. If it smells like anti-freeze, it could be alot of things.

checked the coolant all is good, I had a friend look at it and he found that oil is leaking on to the exhaust causing the smoke. Not sure what caused this oil leak, but I guess I need to find my way into a shop in the morning. Thanks for all the suggestions!!

2000 Rodeo 2WD V6 3.2


The last two days I have noticed my truck smoking, it appears to be coming from the passenger side, but not from the engine. I can't really can't tell where it is coming from. There are no warning lights on in the dash. I notice it when I come to a complete stop. Just today I noticed my temperate hand elavating a little, so I turned my A/C off. It seems as though something is leaking possible, then when i stop it causes the smoke or steam. Could this be the water pump, timing belt, or heater coil going bad. Also I notice that the temperature has drops whenI come to a stop, but elavates as I drive. My truck has 134,000 miles and the timing belt has not been replaced. With that exception the truck gives me no problems. I appreciate any comments or recommendation. Thanks!


I found out if was transmission fluid leaking out onto the exhaust casuing the smoke. Looks like I need a accumulator cap. From I have been reading this will not be an expensive job. I have soemone doing the job right now. This forum is awesome!! Thanks all!