1986 4 runner -Smokes white when it idles, but does not when driving? I am thinking about buying this vehicle but am worried about this issue. Any answers? Should i buy this vehicle?

 

whats the temperature where you live? does it do it even after driving for like 5+ minutes then idle?

Check the oil for signs of coolant, and coolant for signs of oil.

 

That is what the guyt has posted in his add. The truck is nice with 3" of lift and its cheap. I just really need another toyota again.






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You only need to make one thread.

 

Like i said, my bad.........Just wanted some help so i dont make a wrong decision..

 

Bingo.

I deleted your two other threads, this is the correct subforum for this question.

I would do a search using the "Search" button in the blue bar at the top of the page to help yield more direct results.

Thanks, and welcome to YotaTech.

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i also have a similar problem with white smoke, except i get it in between gear changes even when the engine has warmed up, i expect to see it on idle in this cold weather at the moment but not between gear changes when the engines warmed up and burnt the vapour off, ive checked the oil cap for creamy gunk, none found, ive checked the coolant for oil, none found, so i dont suspect the cylinder head gasket it dont misfire, it dont hesitate at all. Just got me confused a bit anyone know of anything else i could check ?

 

i have had a similar problem. only on startup and for a moment if i drive right away. smoke is usually white, occasionally has blueish tint.