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Old Mar 16, 2010 | 09:28 AM
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That would be normal for my car. If I pull it out of the garage, wash it, then put it back in the garage, it'll generate heavy white smoke when I start it the next day. If the car is left running until it drops off the high idle then that alleviates the problem. A short drive aroundt the neighborhood will prevent the smoke too.
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 11:13 PM
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I drove the car out for a whole day on Sunday and started the car next day with no white smokes. I think I just have to drive the car more often.
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Old Mar 18, 2010 | 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Bozbomber
I drove the car out for a whole day on Sunday and started the car next day with no white smokes. I think I just have to drive the car more often.
Absent any other untoward engine behavior I agree. Be sure to let engine idle a moment before shutting it off.

If you get any other symptoms though with or without the smoking that's a pretty good indication something sinister is afoot.

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Old Mar 19, 2010 | 08:19 PM
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Thanks Macster! I always make sure the car / engine sits idle before **** it off. ;-)
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