sankids

Hi fellow CL members,

It was a rainy day and I was going to drive my GS300 2006. After starting the car and let it warm up for a bit I notice a decent amount of white smoke from my exhaust which at first I thought was due to the rainy weather (abt 28celcius in Thailand) but it doesn't feel normal. Shortly after I see it coming from the engine so I opened the hood to check. I also went for a short ride around the village and the white smoke still continues from both engine and exhaust

Its on the right side in between the engine and the battery


There is also something like a little boil from that joint


Does anyone know what is happening?

Thanks,
Sank

WillK

I'm not familiar with the GS but white smoke is usually water. Check coolant levels first. make sure its not too hot so as not to burn yourself. If it's low, be sure to check your oil for water/moisture.

If both are good, you could just have moisture burning off the engine/exhaust. Check for a leak.
But chances are it's just moisture burning off from his moisture/humidity levels from the climate.

If you did have a head gasket issue, there would be performance issues as well.

Othic

Are your valve covers leaking?

burny

could be timing cover leaking

sankids

Thank you guys for your replies. Will it be safe if I drive to the check my car at the repair shop?

This is the joint I feel that has a leak or boiling effect but smoke don't seem to come from here, I'm not quite sure.

GS350Lexus

iTrader: (5)

Yes its safe to drive, make sure you have enough coolant in radiator ( DO NOT OPEN RADAR CAP WHEN HOT) and the reservoir.

Othic

Timing cover would leak in front of the exhaust

designo

iTrader: (6)

Hmmm, I hope not but my guess would be a blown cylinder head gasket.

sankids

I tried starting the car again today and the white smoke now only comes from the engine. It also has a weird sweet smell. Hope it's not something bad Should I tow it to the shop instead of driving?

jollick

That sweet smell is most likely anti freeze.