I really like the way your so layed back and patient with all the work you do on cars and trucks… my pleasure is watching the videos and learning something
A great video, just like a Sherlock Holmes of the auto industry. Examining every clue until you got closer and closer to the actual culprit, well done. 👍😊
I haven't watched to completion.... but my 98 4runner periodically has white smoke after long runs at 80 mph and a fresh oil change. I only notice the issue after slowing down to get fuel.... its accompanied by knock at the time, too. This issue has been persistent for 15 years and over 150k miles. Edit: hmmm... I don't think I'd be able to run 150K with a leak like that. But I'll use your techniques for diagnosis. Well done, sir.
I agree that no power tools should be used to remove spark plugs, only use a 3/8 ratchet as too much force can strip the threads out of the cylinder head. Also only try to remove the spark plugs when the engine is cold.
My Tundra was burning a 1/4 of oil a day. I used an oil additive called Motion Plus. The same day I changed the oil and added this additive the smoke and burning oil went away this was over 4 years ago and the truck is still running great and does not burn oil anymore.
That is what happened with my moms 1996 Toyota t100 . The radiator cracked . So I replaced the radiator, went to start it up , and it started smoking . Checked oil for water in it and no sign. Tomorrow I’m going to check the spark plugs. Thanks for this video.
I know im randomly asking but does any of you know of a way to log back into an instagram account? I stupidly forgot my password. I appreciate any assistance you can offer me.
@Reginald Rey I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and im trying it out now. I see it takes quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
No Petah you are not dumb!! You gave us the privilege of excitement to watch some amazing engine show. You knew in your mind this would happen but you wanted us to enjoy it. Maybe you did not think so but I think you know so.
Great video. I just discovered your channel and let me tell you I subscribed right away and I love your accent. Very informative and to the point. Keep them coming.
Thanks for a very detailed video every time even though I do a lot of maintenance on my 2010 double cab 4.0 liter truck I still learn a lot from you keep up the great work my friend 👍
Great video and diagnostic inspection! I’m sorry about your brand new camera...keep up with the great work! IMO if I was the customer....it’s time for a brand New Toyota truck 😊
I have to say , I consider you the Mr. Rogers of auto mechanics Lol.. .. and for the problem with the vehicle , I thought it was a fuel issue like a stuck open injector etc... but I was wrong..thanks for the informative video...
Thanks you for you Video. I have a 91 Mazda P/U 4 Cyl. Auto Trans, with 277K miles, White smoke. I will check further from your tips. Thanks again. Good Video.
So my 2013 Pruis V had the same issue, didn't find any trace of coolant, but some how still had white misty smoking, it wasn't clouds. I did exactly what's in the video and didn't find any coolant on the sparkplugs, even when I started the engine without the plugs, I didn't see anything shootout the holes. Kinda strange I do have p0010, p0102, p0108, p0113 and U0100, but the car runs and idles normal, coolant hasn't dropped or looks contaminated, the engine was recently rebuilt and just got it to start, but now I have this I need to address
I have the same problem with my truck recently. Oil and coolant are all normal color and the cap had normal color when I took the caps to look at them.
Our old back-up car ('92 SC400) now has noticeable (but not billowing) white smoke from the tailpipe when the heater core is used, but not otherwise. Do you know why that might be happening only when the heater is used? (We can go forever without using the heater, if necessary!). Thanks! Love your videos. We have seven Toyota/Lexus vehicles in the extended family now (the newest is a '12 Avalon) so all of your work here is very valuable to us.
Beauty. Mind listing all your Toyotas? The Lx SC400 could by powers of deduction mean coolant is leaking into the crankcase somehow. Maybe when it goes into the heater core, it goes somewhere and returns where there is a leak. Look for a check engine light and see if you can read it. However Toyota seems to make the threshold high for the codes to trip. I would watch your coolant levels and see if they change, and it should not. If it does you have a good indicator. But do not take my advice, this is just a point into the direction to look first. You release all liability by taking the advice and you ultimately choose what to do. However I am just saying keep up with maintenance. See if a coolant spill and fill service would be necessary. Red/pink Toyo Asian coolant is good for 5 years. Green Prestone is just two. Never know, maybe there is a clog that is preventing something from going the right way. Good luck!
@@LAactor Thanks for the advice. The problem occurred a few times and never again. Now that cooler temps are coming I'll be looking for the signs again. Might be some condensation pooling that burns off. Weird. Extended family now drives: '12 Avalon '11 Yaris '10 Corolla '08 RAV4 '06 RX330 '00 Tundra '92 SC400 plus a diabolical '08 Odyssey Wife wants a newish Lexus LS. I told her when I have two months go by with no maintenance (emergency or otherwise) on our extended family fleet, I'll consider it!
Hello, can you tell me please why our 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 120 diesel exhales white smoke only when driving in reverse ? All old fluids and filters were normal and changed, does not have white smoke in any forward gears (1-6)... Thank you.
That’s one of best engines ever made on planet earth! Had a 2001 Toyota 4Runner! But you can tell this truck was not treated well by the hood heat pad! 😓
I have an MR2 that has been burning oil, we got a code to replace the O2 sensor, then after a white O2 Sensor codes said cylinder 1 and 4 spark plugs looked sluggish my some replaced them- don’t think he adjusted the spark plug gap. Then for some reason he broke up the pre-cat up and cleaned it up. After replacing car started over heating- he then replaced the thermostat and then now it’s getting a little white smoke and water and a little black what looks like dirt on the ground. He says it is losing power when he shifts to 3rd gear. So some light white smoke and loss of power into 3rd gear. Any thoughts- is this a blown head gasket?
Well You narrowed it down to which cylinder is the problem. The only way to know more is to pull the then? Or does that even matter? The only way to repair it will require that the head be pulled.
When the coolant is leaking into Cylinder 3 like this Tacoma does that ruin the rings on the piston or damage the engine while this problem with the head gasket is happening...how long can an engine run with with this condition and not ruin the piston #3 or the rings on this piston?
My sons BMW had the same problem ,At times it had hydraulic lock and also the header tank was bubbling up from cold start,I told him it has a cracked cylinder head,,We pulled all the spark plugs out,,then used a rolled out paper towel over all straight 6 cylinders,,Cranked the engine ,shure enough it was number 3 cyl,,removed the head,found a crack on the number 3 exhaust valve,,All started with a leaking water pump,My son stopped at a fuel station and poured cold water into the header tank,,In Western Australia that is a big no no,as the cold water on a hot cyl head quickly contracts creating a crack,,3ooo dollars later all was good..Lesson of the story ,,Water pump to cracked cyl head.
Hello Sir my car Hyundai Elantra model 2010, which I noticed that the smoke came from the exhaust and quickly ran out of engine oil, almost 2 weeks after I refilled again, and that I noticed quickly on gasoline
When is saw the smoke, I said head gasket. However, I also thought maybe power steering fluid going through the intake from a faulty control valve. My 92 is losing ps fluid. Couldn't find the leak.
I have a 1996 Chevy g30 sport van. When I cold start it in the morning or after not driving it for a period of time it looks like white smoke, but goes away after a few minutes and not smoke of any kind while driving. What do you think the white smoke is coming from? Is this normal? Thanks
Great video, thanks for posting. Do you have a video on removing stuck or hard to remove spark plugs on the Toyota 3.4 V6? I need to change mine, but they are quite tight, and I don’t want to force it! Anyhow, great vid. Sorry about your camera...
Take care of your car and DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT , drive the car when it’s over heat , just stop and try to figure why ? If it leaking add coolant and watch the car to NOT over heat ... Change antifreeze...thermostat...water bump Those are important maintenance to keep your engine from not running hot .... If your car heat with no leak , tow it don’t drive it ...you will make more and more damage to the engine .... If you’re BMW or Mercedes and your car over heat and you kept driving the car ....you gonna screw the engine right away ....
250K miles? Great video. A little constructive criticism, you could have edited this down to between 5 to 10 minutes. And it was ultimately inconclusive. I'm waiting for the sequel.
I think this car overheated and crack the head gasket. Another reason that piston ring are worn since it have +200 000 miles on the engine That’s why he said , he can’t determine what’s exactly wrong ..... If your car have the same exact issue , I advice you to use blue devil first , and if that didn’t work so you’re probably looking for head gasket or engine overhaul I worked on cars for 30 years and 90% of those head gasket cause people keep driving the car when it’s over heat
You spent a lot of time diagnosing this truck. If this is a serious problem (and I think it is) the owner will have to trash this vehicle becasue the cost to repair will be much higher than the retail price. In this situation do you charge the owner for your time?
What fuse was taken out before turning it over and why? Also, did you use the key to turn it over or turn it over manually by running a hot wire to the starter? Thanks. :)
I haven't finished the video yet but I had a 2005 Tacoma to brake master cylinder bled into the brake booster to where it started sucking brake fluid into the engine, white smoke like that until I unplugged the vacuum going to the booster and let it run for like an hour or so to burn it all off 🤷♂️
My dad's Landcruiser 200 series diesel not that old with 50,000 miles on it was blowing more smoke than this and is was BLUE and thick too. The next hill there was less and then we kept driving and it went away. This had never been a problem but my dad changed the exhaust to a expensive stainless steel system the it started doing it. I've never seen a car blow out so much smoke in my life, let alone blue smoke. It smoked out the entire freeway climb and people had to slow up and change lanes.
