White Smoke coming from under the hood!!! HELP!! 2001 GS300
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White Smoke coming from under the hood!!! HELP!! 2001 GS300
Let me start by saying i have searched the forum and have not found anything about this topic.
I own a 2001 GS300
So im driving home from work and i stop at a gas station but as i pull into the parking lot my power steering failed and white smoke starting coming from under my hood. There was a tow truck at the gas station, the driver came over to check on everything and told me that he thought the car was on fire because of all of the smoke. I opened the hood and black oil was on top of my intake. WHAT THE $%^& does this mean??????
I own a 2001 GS300
So im driving home from work and i stop at a gas station but as i pull into the parking lot my power steering failed and white smoke starting coming from under my hood. There was a tow truck at the gas station, the driver came over to check on everything and told me that he thought the car was on fire because of all of the smoke. I opened the hood and black oil was on top of my intake. WHAT THE $%^& does this mean??????
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That does not sound good. I would guess a power steering line has ruptured and sprayed PS Fluid on your intake and exhaust causing the smoke. Have a Mechanic or other qualified person check it out.
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Thank you for the quick responses. I do need a timing belt, could this be the problem??? I tried to start it but it will not start. When I turned on my car on the vsc light came as well as the vsc off and engine light came on as I driving home.
No matter what happend, I am going to have it transported to westside lexus as soon as possible!!!!!
No matter what happend, I am going to have it transported to westside lexus as soon as possible!!!!!
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i had it towed home. One of my father's friends from lexus just stopped by to check out everything and he said the only code that was showing up was the radiator so we just replaced the radiator cap...
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-_- blown head gasket... Had it fixed shortly after it happened... Thanks for the help... Time to replace a front right speed sensor that a mechanic broke but won't take responsibility for breaking..... Should I pay for speed sensor or start a payment plan for school... Decisions decisions....
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