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[Solved] Smoky tailpipe in my 2001 Lexus RX300

  

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Hey Scotty,

I have a 2001 Lexus RX300 (225K), every time I parked it outside early in the morning around 6AM, when I returned around 5PM and starts the car, there's lot of smoke coming out of the tailpipe, it's not blue or completely white, more like grayish. The smoke continues for about a minute or less. However, if my park the car inside my garage, even for days without driving, there's no smoke. What could be causing this? Thanks!!!

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If the smoke is translucent and not opaque white or gray, it is condensation moving through the engine.  It is more pronounced on cold, humid mornings.  If it dissipates in a few minutes, it's normal.


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Much thanks!!


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