omgodzilla

First off,
Im not mechanically inclined. So please excuse me if these questions sound dumb.

When I start my runner, there is white smoke coming out of my tail pipe, and it is also dripping water. After I drive it a few miles, the smoke and water go away.
Is this something serious??

Also there is a loud "wooooo" sound coming from the vehicle when I accelerate past 60 on the freeway. Its pretty loud and annoying. I dont know if this is coming from the engine itself or the suspension.
But when I start my car up and rev the engine in Park, There is NO "wooooing" sound. It seems as though I will only hear the sound when the car is in motion.

Timing belt and water pump have been replaced by the toyota dealer last oct.

Someone Help

quentin

from what your telling me no it doesnt sound like a problem, the water coming from your tailpipe is normal every car has water coming out from time to time, that wooooooing sound is more in likely just your passing gear kicking in! good luck...

omgodzilla

the "wooooing" sound is constant.
It doesnt go away.
I dont think its normal

Tofer

water = normal
white smoke =??? how cold it is where your at?
WOOOOO = tire noise?

dbcx

If it cold where you live it will do that. All cars do it. When you crank it its like a steam coming out warm air hitting the cold air. Some do more than others. The water is just condensation that gets built up also. All cars do this some more than others.
X2 on the passing gear. When it does it are you trying to speed up or going up hill?

dbcx

The fan maybe?
With the truck turned off can you turn the fan by hand? Should have some resistance

omgodzilla

The "woooo" sound sounds just like awashing machine on the "spin" cycle.
The sound is almost identical.

omgodzilla

btw its a 2000 runner sr5, 2wd, 130k

omgodzilla

any one?

904_runner

it might be your tires or maybe your differential.

You might want to get it on a lift to see whats going on. Did this wooing just start happening? Hows the fluid in the rear differential?

dbcx

What did you find from that?

stagger_lee

Did dealer change tranny and diff fluid for you too? If not you might want to do that anyway just for good measure. Can you have a buddy stick his head out the window and pinpoint where the wooo is coming from, rear end, engine, tires, etc.?

omgodzilla

its not the fan..
Im trying to pinpoint where its coming from.
Seems like its coming from the front of the engine.
but as i stated before..
I rev the engine in park, and it sounds fine.

Punch

A little water in tail pipe: Normal

White smoke is from burnt coolant. Sometimes when engines are cold they will show white smoke until they warm up. I would not worry about it unless the it starts acting very different. If it drives and acts fine, leave it alone, its good.

Humming sound like washer machine on highway: My best guess is wind. Do you have something cracked open or not closed fully? ie; window, hood, etc? My STi would make a loud humming sound, but it was at speeds of 150+, lol.

SoCalPaul

2WD makes noise from front around 60 or above? My first guess would be tires or front wheel bearings. If you think the noise is from the engine compartment then I would look at the water pump, power steering pump, belt tension pulley, alternator & A/C compressor.

"White smoke" from exhaust? Or steam? A little steam & water from the exhaust can be normal. Excessive steam could mean a bad head gasket. Is your coolant level consistent, or is it dropping? After your truck has warmed up, carefully hold a rag near the exhaust (CAUTION!!! it will be HOT!!) if the rag feels damp or smells like coolant, it could be the head gasket. If your gas has alcohol or it is humid where you are, this test may not be accurate.

If you put your location in your profile, someone close might be willing to help you.

omgodzilla

Im located in Houston Tx.
My coolant level is consisitent.
I think it may be just the cold weather over here.
My main concern is the wooooing sound.
Its very loud and annoying.
I forgot to mention that I also have a squeaking sound..
I believe that it may be a belt, but I am not certain.
I think Im heading to a mechanic today, but damn I sure hope he doesnt rip me a good one.

BajaRunner

Just don't forget to bring the vaseline...

97ltd4x4

starting sounds normal to me,condensation in exhaust.water dripping out of exhaust is normal(product of complete combustion process)...wooosh sound could be intake resonance and/or clutch fan heating up and engaging,normal as well....

waskillywabbit

iTrader: (-1)

The "woosh" sound is your money going out of your wallet and the "squeak" is your when you take it to a mechanic and tell them what it is doing.

Nosra451

Start simple--- the woooing sound at speed might be the tread on your tires.... $.02.