Just purchased this used 2015 Acura MDX and it starts smoking 30 seconds after morning startup and continues for a solid 10 minutes. This is in 65ish degree weather regardless of humidity. I realize condensation is typical, but having owned many, many cars/bikes, etc and I do basic maintenance myself I have never had one that put out this much steam consistently. Also, upon purchase I noted the overflow tank was dry (radiator was full though). Link below. Many thanks!!
also, I am still within my return grace period so there's that. Thanks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNnY41kMFDk
Rent a head gasket tester at AutoZone and check your head gasket. Do it when the car is cold, take a few inches out with a siphon and start up the car. Your cooling system is pressurized when operating normally, so keep the cap off. When the thermostat opens, start sucking air through a tube that has a special solution in it. If it stays blue after a minute or 2, it's probably fine, if it turns green or yellow, you have a head gasket leak.
