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Originally Posted by nikster87
I have a 1991 toyota camry and im having problems starting it. It never fails to start but it takes forever to start. Also when i start it white smoke goes everywhere and it smells like oil. I also get horrible gas mileage. I recenlty changed the oil filter. Any suggestions.
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Some condensation in the morning is normal.. especially now that it is colder, but should go away after a while.
Check the radiator coolant.. any oil in it, check the oil, is it milky white.. or normal looking? If so you have a problem.. if no then try a good tune up. Perform the tune up, cap, rotor, inspect plug wires and replace the plugs to try to fix the hard start. Inspect the plugs, do they look normal or fouled? Is it hard to start especially after it rains? A good indication you need a tune up.
It used to be in older cars with automatic transmissions that trans fluid would get sucked into the intake manifold via a faulty transmission modulator when the diaphram would bust allowing the trans fluid to be sucked into the intake, there is an enourmous amount of "white" smoke when this happens, but I suspect the Camry's are all electronicly controlled.. a 91 model might be either one.. usually a 4 speed auto will be electronically controlled. Might be worth checking. Let us know what you find..