Why does my Toyota Camry have blue smoke?
At 57K miles (last summer), the car developed blue smoke on startup. The problem was diagnosed as worn valve stem seals, which were replaced by the local Toyota dealer. At the same time, the head gasket was replaced, because coolant “seepage” onto the outside of the engine block was discovered.
What kind of fuel does a Toyota Camry use?
I typically use 87 in my 2004 SE V6 (3.3) for normal driving to work and back, without any engine knocking, but I do use higher octane when I’m traveling on long drives. In southern California I like being able to drive/pass slower cars/trucks quickly especially when I’m going up a steep hill.
When did the Toyota Camry start having problems?
Your car was manufactured at a time (from about 1995 through 2002) when Toyota had some premature engine sludge problems with Camry 4 and 6 cylinder motors. Toyota recommended normal service oil changes a bit longer than the oils of the day would safely sustain for everyday driving.
How long does it take to get gas out of a Toyota Camry?
You CERTAINLY need to use TWO wrenches simultaneously, but I don’t remember if the second one HAD TO BE a flare-nut type. It probably takes anywhere from 20-60 minutes to do the job, and you should EXPECT that you will have gas leaking out for a few moments.
In have a 2005 Toyota Camry with 120,000 miles. Upon starting the engine there is a puff of blue smoke with smell of oil burning. There does not appear to be any smoke during the running of the car. Any clues on what the root cause could be?
Why does my car smoke at the start of the day?
This is really nothing to worry about as a lot of engines will display this brief smoking on the first start of the day when they the get into higher miles. One thing to try to see if it’ll eliminate the smoke is, on the next oil change add a high mileage oil such as Valvoline MaxLife.
Where does the blue smoke come from in my car?
Lately, every morning I see a puff of blue smoke coming from the exhaust tail pipe. During the day nothing else. What may it be? Is it bad? I want to keep that car for long time.
Why do I see blue smoke every morning?
Lately, every morning I see a puff of blue smoke coming from the exhaust tail pipe. During the day nothing else. What may it be? Is it bad? I want to keep that car for long time. What should I do. I need help. Thank you very munch. I have had the same with my ’96, 140,000 miles, no change for years.