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So ran car other day for a few minutes...87turbo. Hadn't started in a week. Mia's standing behind it and noticed it white stuff coming out exhaust. It isn't smoke as it does not linger...just comes out tail pipe and disappears. But reminded me of a car in cooler weather. It was muggy and about 65'degrees. Early am start say 9am. Is a little steam normal?

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Ps Mia = I was ...spellcheck

mytrplseven

Are you sure it's steam vs oil smoke? They both are white.

tdrimer

If it's steam or condensation it would just disappear. If it continues for a long time, have it checked...

mytrplseven

I'd start by checking the dip-stick and see if there's evidence of moisture on it. Also check the coolant overflow tank and see if it's getting cloudy or "cottage cheese" in it (could indicate oil cooler seals). A head gasket is also a possibility. Pull the plugs and see if one is dramatically a different color. Good time for a compression/leakdown check while the plugs are out.