help smoke from tail pipe?????
toyotas123
03-22-2007, 12:04 AM
I was just wondering about my 2000 toyota solara every time I start my car a cloud of smoke comes from the tail pipe. It dosen't keep smoking only when I turn it on. I just would like to know what it could be????
Pntsplat
04-19-2007, 10:35 PM
The valve stem seals are worn out allowing oil to leak down into the cylinder after sitting for a period of time which inreturn burns when starting the vehicle and produces a smoke cloud. This is more common with the 5sfe motor then the 1mz motor. Hope this helps.
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