Funny enough, in Tesla owners manuals, there's a note about white smoke when using a Supercharger or other DC fast charger. It just notes that it's steam and is normal. I guess too many people freaked out after seeing their cars seemingly smoking while charging.
Great video. A short summary: -blue= oil (eg leaking valve seals) -black= fuel (eg too rich) -white= water (eg moisture in pipe), or coolant (eg blown gasket) -grey= black+white= oil+water, or cat converter (eg purging after careful driving)
I bought a car with a bad blown head gasket and drove it home, it BILLOWED white smoke from the exhaust, it was hilarious getting on the throttle and clouding out my brother who was following me.
There's a place on my commute home with a stoplight, mile of open road ahead, and a high speed limit. I've gotten in the habit of performing an Italian tune up once in a while, whenever I'm first at that red light :D
I remember giving my car an "Italian tune up" for a few miles on the interstate and then pulling it up on ramps and immediately changing my oil... I will NEVER do that again!! Spilled oil all over my hand as it came out and turned hand red because I burned the crap out of it. I've always done hot oil changes, but never THAT hot!
Years ago I used an '87 Chevy Sprint for commuting (3 cyl. 1.0L) - that car developed so much vapor (condensation) that it rotted the muffler in a matter of a few years - went through 3 mufflers - fortunately since I bought the lifetime warranty at Midas - I only paid for the first muffler (and end exhaust pipe). The car was a great commuter though.
@@desertstar223 you’d be very surprised how many people don’t know this, at least here in the States. People should really educate themselves on their multi thousand dollar investments (cars).
Yup! And even if it's not a bad sign, it does tell you that the engine and exhaust are cold. My car had the problem that the thermostat stayed open, engin didn't warmup except for highways. Anyways, I changed the thermostat and everything is fine now. Least smoke, more heat in the car and lower gas consumption during winter times.
after watching many vids to try and figure out my KLR 650 motorcycle with single cylinder and carb this is by far the most clearly explained teaching of rich or lean fuel mixture.
Valve guide seals most get worn out when engine is driven hard with low oil level, the seal gets over heated because lack of lubrication from oil.. hope this helps.
One car always comes to mind when I see blue smoke coming from the tailpipe. Early 90's Lexus LS400. Owned two of them and the power steering air control valve was notorious for failing. It would suck the power steering fluid into the intake and would burn out of the exhaust hence why it was always low in power steering fluid. Plugged the outlets and smoke was gone. Your videos always contains great information 👍
Blue smoke is also possible from power steering fluid in Toyota's, since they use ATF. The 2UZ has a Power Steering idle air control valve that can fail and allow ATF into the combustion chamber. Blue smoke at startup is the main symptom.
Your English is exceptional-clear, concise, and elegant. The examples you provide are universally understandable, making complex concepts accessible to everyone. 👍 Thank you for creating such a wonderful video!!!!!
My first car was a 1974 Plymouth Satellite with a 360 V8. If I gunned it, there would be a HUGE cloud behind me. It was my smokescreen, like in the video game Spy Hunter. 😂
AMD, thanks for this excellent video! When I had a turbocharged 2016 Subaru Forester 2.0XT that I always drove around town it would often give a big puff of grey smoke whenever I accelerated hard. Once it cleared out of the system, I could accelerate again without the puff of smoke. Great explanation of how the slow and easy driving can cause this and how the "Italian Tuneup" truly helps. Blessings to you and your family. 🙂🙏
I didn’t know about the gray smoke, but I loved the reminder about the other smokes. Also it seems like whenever I see a severe blue smoke issue in a car it’s always an older Hyundai 😂
Thanks again for the info. Especially talking about the difference between older and newer cars. I especially appreciate the little tidbits you give drivers about how to keep our cars lasting longer and prevent having to take them in for service.
My Toyota would puff black vapor on startup. I ended up needing a charcoal canister when I got a P0440. Once new canister was installed, no more smoke.
Here in Europe, Grey/white smoke can also be cause by DPF regen. Soot gets burned in the DPF at very high temps (normally 550 degrees celcius, sometimes at 600 degrees) and goes out of the exhaust and has a very strong diesel smell. While regening, if you stop at a light, the smoking will stop and smell is no more, till you start driving again. This till the regen process has stopped.
@@andreashoiby4333 Nope, heck, even if they had one, people still will not buy it. Only huge petrol cars that are terrrible in fuel efficiency. Most diesels (even the ones in big SUV like BMW) can easily get you 4.9 to 6 liters / 100 KM. This is all because of emissions regulations. Yes, you have to check for lots of stuff that can go bad, especially on a euro 6 engine, but they are really efficient. You can easily go 1000+km on a single fill up of diesel. In US, there are only diesels in trucks, that's as far as i'm aware of the existence of diesel there.
I recall taking my dad’s car on the highway many years back , as he only drove it around town most of the time I though maybe I should give it an Italian Tune Up (before I even knew that’s what it is called) , I rung it out in 3rd gear and as it got up into the higher rpm’s it’s started to misfire and lots of grey smoke out of the exhaust. As we still had leaded fuel back then it was just lead coming off the spark plugs, valve faces, exhaust manifold and cylinder head. We were on holiday at the time and on the way home he commented how much better the car was running…..I didn’t take the credit.
What do you do with a hybrid that you cannot really push as its the motors assist the engine and they don’t have a rpm counter? I haven’t noticed any really heavy revving on the motorway (highway US)
you are the man. i live in massachusetts (cold winter) last fall i bought a 2019 hilander with 100k it did not put out any smoke. lately i noticed white smoke out of the exhaust and i was worried it may have a blown head gasket. the MPG on the dashboard is pretty low it reads about 13.0. after your video i am sure it is just vapor and cold weather.
Something I have always done is change oil at 5000 miles and all filters and now that I have the hybrid I will change the transmission fluid every 90 thousand miles and the differential fluid no matter what it looks like as it will be close to going bad and I will not trust it I keep a book with milage when I change everything and I check it often so that I do not forget when it is due to be changed your videos on the Highlander hybird has helped me a lot on understanding how to properly maintain my Hylander I live my car and was fortunate that mine the dealer gave me paperwork that the high voltage battery had been replaced and all new suspension system replaced last year I replaced the calipers rotors and pads because the old ones were bad I always replace all four weather it needs it or not because if one goes bad the others are not far behind tha is my personal policy
13:59 Thanks AMD. Next time I get pulled over by police I know what to say. I was not speeding officer, I was conducting my italian tuneup of the week.
13:58 "Italian tune-up" haven't heard that expression in a long time LOL Maybe should qualify what "drive it hard " means - drive the interstate speed limit for 30 min ? Run the RPM between 2500 - 3200 RPMs for a few seconds ? Great episode - very helpful !
Cruising at 2000 rpm at highway speed is not driving it hard, no. Full/near full throttle running up to near redline a few times. Either from a stop, or slow/drop down gears on an empty highway and then full throttle back up to cruising speed. An entrance ramp to a highway is a great opportunity.
I have been chasing down a random misfire and my white smoke seemed like normal vapor but now that I know I have a cracked head, I noticed the difference of vapor vs smoke, it's not extreme and I thought it was normal vapor. But that smell was definitely something I noticed as different as vapor smell
When he says drive it hard, I think he means drive it at high RPM. I don't think he means "do 120 on the highway" no way to do that safely. You can drive it hard and still go slow. Just use lower gears for little longer.
An entrance ramp onto a highway, off at the next exit, then the entrance ramp back the other direction, repeat a few times in a loop. Accelerate slowly up to 15 or 20, then hard on the throttle to merging speed. Takes maybe 5 minutes.
AMD, I have one for you. It was on a 2016 expedition. Customers complaint; white smoke out of the exhaust. Got in, started it up, and it was so bad I couldn’t see out of the back. So bad I decided to push it into my stall while getting it out of the spot to push it into the shop, I noticed something else; the brake pedal didn’t feel right, like at all, and I could smell brake fluid when hitting the pedal as well. Anywho, the tailpipe smoke smelled really weird, but familiar, and then it hit me; I was smelling burnt brake fluid. The master cylinder was leaking into the booster, and vacuum from the engine was sucking all the fluid leakage into the intake. 😅💀
I have a 2003 Camry with the 2AZFE engine. For about 15 years, it made a big puff of smoke on cold start. I tried a can of BG EPR. For two years, there has been no visible smoke on cold start. I have never needed to add oil between changes for 21 years.
With the white smoke you'll smell the coolant. On cold mornings when the engine is cold you'll just see steam and won't smell coolant unless it's got a problem
I know you mostly do Toyotas which I love. But I would really love to see you review the Nissan Titan that's discontinued in the new Pathfinder pro 4X.
AMD, could you do a video on RPMs? Why the car heater/AC raises RPMs, why RPMs jump periodically when the AC is on in the summer, and why turning the steering wheel(during warmup) raises RPMs?
Always love and appreciate your informative videos. What's your opinion on engine oil flushing? I just purchased a 2016 Camry that had 48k miles for approx US$12,400 (A$19,990). Runs beautiful, has been regularly serviced but for peace of mind, I plan to replace the engine oil once I take delivery especially after watching your video. Was wondering if flushing the engine oil first would be advisable? 🤔 Wouldn't hesitate to bring it to your shop if I lived in the US.
With 48k and previous good service history your good. I've got 104 on mine runs and sounds like the day I bought it also a 16. Great cars good luck with it.
Recent re build in 1991 MR2 3S-GE. Only at operating temperature if idling 3-5 minutes in traffic, upon take off it puffs what appears a white/blue smoke oil smelling and with pre ignition effect. Doesn't do it when driven hard or coasting down hill. Has High camcover vacuum. The engine rebuilder did say bores were borderline worn. But this as a Layman seems more valves? Not keen to strip engine again if there is another trait of this engine causing such a thing. This engine didn't have a PCV when designed but am running a catch can
Hi did you recomended oil catch can to avoid oil get inside in the intake plenum?? I have 2 cans in my 2 highlander & camry with 2gr-fks and the cans recolect a few amount of oil
When I did the VVTI cold start gear change out in our Matrix with the 2ZR, I reassembled with making the mistake of getting 1 tooth off on the timing. The car started and ran, with misfiring and emitted a that white smoke and I believe that I got that smell. I shut it down and restored it and it works fine now. I have not seen any white smoke. Just wondering if I damaged the head gasket with that start?
You give great useful information on gas powered vehicles. I have seen several videos where 'mechanics' comment on not letting your new gas powered vehicle warm-up anymore. they recommend letting it cold idle only long enough to buckle your seat belt. Can you give advice on cold engine warmups, especially for Direct Injection Naturally Aspirated V-8's?
You do not have to sit there for half hour but nothing has changed in that department. They all still have pistons cams crankshafts etc. A little time to let the idle drop and get things moving and fluids circulating then gentle driving until up to temp is fine. Getting in and moving right out first thing in the morning is not the best idea.
I really enjoy your videos. I find them very informative. I have a question and haven't been able to find a response on your channel. Back in the day, it was very common to undercoat a car in Northern areas of the contry that use salt on roads. With manufacturers now putting alot of plastic underbody protection/shielding on, do you feel it is still good to undercoat the vehicle? Thank you
AMD, I have a question for you. I have a 2017 Camry LE with the 2.5 with 240k on it. I change all my fluids regularly, oil 4k, transmission fluid 50k, and coolant every two years. Will I ever experience a head gasket issue? I watched one of your videos on head gasket leaks and was wondering if I change my coolant regularly if I will eventually experience a head gasket failure.
Changing your coolant every 5 years or 75k miles is more than adequate. It will only help reduce the chance for a head gasket issue a slight amount. Some cars are just more prone to it.
Thanks for the video it’s great! Hope you can help me, I have a 2008 Rx 350 Lexus and broke a fog lamp and want to replace it but haven’t found a video that can help me with my problem, please help 😢.
I have a 2002 Toyota Camry that has been blowing some blue smoke at startup. I heard you have to remove the head which is really tough in that 2.4 liter. Your professional opinions? I think I'm using about a pint and a half a thousand miles.
I've always thought the amount of white smoke i see on my 2023 3rd gen tacoma V6 (2GRFKS) was alot on startup. especially when it's very cold out. I believe the initial massive amount comes from the EGR system running on cold startup? would that be a correct assumption to make?
You need to use all your senses when it comes to cars. Its very important to prevent big bills. AMD, can you please make a vid how you would inspect a car?
I was worried, in cold weather, I sometimes remote start the car as I am about to head out to let the car warm up for a minute. I see the white vapor exhaust but I also smell a strong exhaust smell. It seems to smell like maybe a combo of gas and exhaust? Once my trip ends I do not smell this anymore
With electric vehicles if you see smoke, your car is on fire. Run away quickly.
😂😂
Always read the comments 😂😅
😅😅, so true
😂😂what if it's a demo
Funny enough, in Tesla owners manuals, there's a note about white smoke when using a Supercharger or other DC fast charger. It just notes that it's steam and is normal. I guess too many people freaked out after seeing their cars seemingly smoking while charging.
Your ability to break things down is incredible--last year I knew NOTHING about cars, but still understood almost everything so far
Great video. A short summary:
-blue= oil (eg leaking valve seals)
-black= fuel (eg too rich)
-white= water (eg moisture in pipe), or coolant (eg blown gasket)
-grey= black+white= oil+water, or cat converter (eg purging after careful driving)
I bought a car with a bad blown head gasket and drove it home, it BILLOWED white smoke from the exhaust, it was hilarious getting on the throttle and clouding out my brother who was following me.
@@volvo09 Almost like the James Bond gimmick, lol
@@volvo09, smokescreens are a useful feature
My dad used to say "take it out and burn the carbon out of it". Whats old is new! It was also alot of fun😁
And while cleaning off the valves driving you get pulled over by a Cop, just tell him, he'll let you go.
... with a ticket of course. Lol
That's called Italian tuneup
We called it blowing the cob webs out.
There's a place on my commute home with a stoplight, mile of open road ahead, and a high speed limit. I've gotten in the habit of performing an Italian tune up once in a while, whenever I'm first at that red light :D
Italian Tuneup FTW!!!
I remember giving my car an "Italian tune up" for a few miles on the interstate and then pulling it up on ramps and immediately changing my oil... I will NEVER do that again!! Spilled oil all over my hand as it came out and turned hand red because I burned the crap out of it.
I've always done hot oil changes, but never THAT hot!
AMD, I am almost 20 years into my 1ZZ-FE ownership experience and my engine is still sending me positive smoke signals. 🤩
Years ago I used an '87 Chevy Sprint for commuting (3 cyl. 1.0L) - that car developed so much vapor (condensation) that it rotted the muffler in a matter of a few years - went through 3 mufflers - fortunately since I bought the lifetime warranty at Midas - I only paid for the first muffler (and end exhaust pipe). The car was a great commuter though.
Gotta love those lifetime warranty. Kinda similar to Tires Plus and their lifetime wheel alignment
Same
White billowy exhaust in the cold is moisture.
@@egx161 You don't say
@@desertstar223 you’d be very surprised how many people don’t know this, at least here in the States. People should really educate themselves on their multi thousand dollar investments (cars).
Yup! And even if it's not a bad sign, it does tell you that the engine and exhaust are cold. My car had the problem that the thermostat stayed open, engin didn't warmup except for highways. Anyways, I changed the thermostat and everything is fine now. Least smoke, more heat in the car and lower gas consumption during winter times.
Lol. In winter I'm always looking in the rear view comparing my smoke to other cars. Now I don't have to worry.
I've heard of the tern Italian Tune-Up. It is good to drive your car fast on the highway to clean up the debris in there
@@davinp and it's fun 😁
after watching many vids to try and figure out my KLR 650 motorcycle with single cylinder and carb this is by far the most clearly explained teaching of rich or lean fuel mixture.
I like your comment about the 'Italian tune-up'. It actually works!
Valve guide seals will wear no matter what, but they will do so more quickly when you don't change the oil often enough.
Valve guide seals most get worn out when engine is driven hard with low oil level, the seal gets over heated because lack of lubrication from oil..
hope this helps.
From my experience as a mechanic, valve guide seals harden from heat, rather than wearing out..
One car always comes to mind when I see blue smoke coming from the tailpipe. Early 90's Lexus LS400. Owned two of them and the power steering air control valve was notorious for failing. It would suck the power steering fluid into the intake and would burn out of the exhaust hence why it was always low in power steering fluid. Plugged the outlets and smoke was gone.
Your videos always contains great information 👍
This guy never ceases to remake incredible
Incredible film sir Ahmed you are really knocking it out of the park with these videos
Blue smoke is also possible from power steering fluid in Toyota's, since they use ATF. The 2UZ has a Power Steering idle air control valve that can fail and allow ATF into the combustion chamber. Blue smoke at startup is the main symptom.
Does this apply to the 2rzfe in an 01 Tacoma?
TCCN, what a treasure trove of usefulness on how to admire the rear end of my cars
He just explained why my 20 yr old Camry releases blue smoke on startup in the most efficient way possible. Thank you for what you do TCCN!
Valve guides / seals.
Your English is exceptional-clear, concise, and elegant. The examples you provide are universally understandable, making complex concepts accessible to everyone. 👍 Thank you for creating such a wonderful video!!!!!
blue = oil, black = running rich white = water (head gasket or worse)
White could also be just condensation
My first car was a 1974 Plymouth Satellite with a 360 V8. If I gunned it, there would be a HUGE cloud behind me. It was my smokescreen, like in the video game Spy Hunter. 😂
That was a great game.
I love giving my vehicles an occasional Italian Tune Up. 2nd gear pulls with the old A541E transmission are great!
AMD, thanks for this excellent video! When I had a turbocharged 2016 Subaru Forester 2.0XT that I always drove around town it would often give a big puff of grey smoke whenever I accelerated hard. Once it cleared out of the system, I could accelerate again without the puff of smoke. Great explanation of how the slow and easy driving can cause this and how the "Italian Tuneup" truly helps. Blessings to you and your family. 🙂🙏
I didn’t know about the gray smoke, but I loved the reminder about the other smokes. Also it seems like whenever I see a severe blue smoke issue in a car it’s always an older Hyundai 😂
🤣👍...I see the same, also Hyundai's as well.. they are one of the same.
I thought I knew everything about all the different colors of smoke but you opened my eyes to more scenarios. Great content Ahmed. Thank you
Thank you very much for these very interesting explanations, especially re the sulphur smell.
Thanks again for the info. Especially talking about the difference between older and newer cars. I especially appreciate the little tidbits you give drivers about how to keep our cars lasting longer and prevent having to take them in for service.
My Toyota would puff black vapor on startup. I ended up needing a charcoal canister when I got a P0440. Once new canister was installed, no more smoke.
I love the Italian tune up! Get them valves clean!
As usual great informative content :)
Here in Europe, Grey/white smoke can also be cause by DPF regen. Soot gets burned in the DPF at very high temps (normally 550 degrees celcius, sometimes at 600 degrees) and goes out of the exhaust and has a very strong diesel smell. While regening, if you stop at a light, the smoking will stop and smell is no more, till you start driving again. This till the regen process has stopped.
them americats dont have no small diesels
@@andreashoiby4333 Nope, heck, even if they had one, people still will not buy it. Only huge petrol cars that are terrrible in fuel efficiency. Most diesels (even the ones in big SUV like BMW) can easily get you 4.9 to 6 liters / 100 KM. This is all because of emissions regulations. Yes, you have to check for lots of stuff that can go bad, especially on a euro 6 engine, but they are really efficient. You can easily go 1000+km on a single fill up of diesel. In US, there are only diesels in trucks, that's as far as i'm aware of the existence of diesel there.
I recall taking my dad’s car on the highway many years back , as he only drove it around town most of the time I though maybe I should give it an Italian Tune Up (before I even knew that’s what it is called) , I rung it out in 3rd gear and as it got up into the higher rpm’s it’s started to misfire and lots of grey smoke out of the exhaust. As we still had leaded fuel back then it was just lead coming off the spark plugs, valve faces, exhaust manifold and cylinder head. We were on holiday at the time and on the way home he commented how much better the car was running…..I didn’t take the credit.
One suggestion if planning to drive the vehicle hard: wait until the engine is warmed up. There is increased engine wear at low coolant temperatures.
At low oil temperatures
@@arieltolkachovboth
What do you do with a hybrid that you cannot really push as its the motors assist the engine and they don’t have a rpm counter? I haven’t noticed any really heavy revving on the motorway (highway US)
AD your a Gem. Don't stop giving us advice and facts.GOD bless u and keep u
You're, as in you are.
Greetings from Malaysia, love your informative videos AMD 😊!
Ur a genious
you are the man. i live in massachusetts (cold winter) last fall i bought a 2019 hilander with 100k it did not put out any smoke. lately i noticed white smoke out of the exhaust and i was worried it may have a blown head gasket. the MPG on the dashboard is pretty low it reads about 13.0. after your video i am sure it is just vapor and cold weather.
Thank you for sharing! I'm actually preparing for my A8 test and I loved watching this video, very informative. 🙂
I was waiting for you to get to the smells. Burning/unburnt coolant, diesel, gasoline, and oil each have a very distinctive smell.
Thanks for another good video.
Very informative video, thank you!!!
Something I have always done is change oil at 5000 miles and all filters and now that I have the hybrid I will change the transmission fluid every 90 thousand miles and the differential fluid no matter what it looks like as it will be close to going bad and I will not trust it I keep a book with milage when I change everything and I check it often so that I do not forget when it is due to be changed your videos on the Highlander hybird has helped me a lot on understanding how to properly maintain my Hylander I live my car and was fortunate that mine the dealer gave me paperwork that the high voltage battery had been replaced and all new suspension system replaced last year I replaced the calipers rotors and pads because the old ones were bad I always replace all four weather it needs it or not because if one goes bad the others are not far behind tha is my personal policy
Another Excellent video!!
Thanks a lot!! Blessings!!
13:59 Thanks AMD. Next time I get pulled over by police I know what to say. I was not speeding officer, I was conducting my italian tuneup of the week.
13:58 "Italian tune-up" haven't heard that expression in a long time LOL Maybe should qualify what "drive it hard " means - drive the interstate speed limit for 30 min ? Run the RPM between 2500 - 3200 RPMs for a few seconds ?
Great episode - very helpful !
Cruising at 2000 rpm at highway speed is not driving it hard, no. Full/near full throttle running up to near redline a few times. Either from a stop, or slow/drop down gears on an empty highway and then full throttle back up to cruising speed. An entrance ramp to a highway is a great opportunity.
13:55 love it! You sir, are awesome.
I have been chasing down a random misfire and my white smoke seemed like normal vapor but now that I know I have a cracked head, I noticed the difference of vapor vs smoke, it's not extreme and I thought it was normal vapor. But that smell was definitely something I noticed as different as vapor smell
When he says drive it hard, I think he means drive it at high RPM. I don't think he means "do 120 on the highway" no way to do that safely. You can drive it hard and still go slow. Just use lower gears for little longer.
An entrance ramp onto a highway, off at the next exit, then the entrance ramp back the other direction, repeat a few times in a loop. Accelerate slowly up to 15 or 20, then hard on the throttle to merging speed. Takes maybe 5 minutes.
Thanks Ahmed, for your informative videos.❤❤❤
14:18 ,the rotten egg smell could have been the Taco Bell 🌮 🌯 too
🍑💨💥💩🩲
You make me feel happy 😊
Thanks for this interesting and informative video on a subject I've never heard covered before.
Thanks for the info
AMD, I have one for you. It was on a 2016 expedition. Customers complaint; white smoke out of the exhaust. Got in, started it up, and it was so bad I couldn’t see out of the back. So bad I decided to push it into my stall while getting it out of the spot to push it into the shop, I noticed something else; the brake pedal didn’t feel right, like at all, and I could smell brake fluid when hitting the pedal as well. Anywho, the tailpipe smoke smelled really weird, but familiar, and then it hit me; I was smelling burnt brake fluid. The master cylinder was leaking into the booster, and vacuum from the engine was sucking all the fluid leakage into the intake. 😅💀
Great video.....funny when riding my motorcycle I can always tell when someone has hit the gas hard.....you can smell it. No people not that gas.😅
I have a 2003 Camry with the 2AZFE engine. For about 15 years, it made a big puff of smoke on cold start. I tried a can of BG EPR. For two years, there has been no visible smoke on cold start. I have never needed to add oil between changes for 21 years.
With the white smoke you'll smell the coolant. On cold mornings when the engine is cold you'll just see steam and won't smell coolant unless it's got a problem
This is my favorite channel....
Thank you for this video.
I did a redline acceleration by mistake, glad that’s good for the engine.😎
Great video..never disappoint.
Very informative
Love these informative videos. Thanks
Thanks for the info. As always be safe. Peace.
Great video, thanks!
Awesome, another great video!
Thank you for the video
I know you mostly do Toyotas which I love. But I would really love to see you review the Nissan Titan that's discontinued in the new Pathfinder pro 4X.
Ahmed should start a franchise. I would love to have a ccn certified shop in my neighborhood
Awesome video.
thank you AMD/ another great video
Good info! I was wondering if you could do a little research on the 2024 Tacoma transmission issues
Great video of explaining it.
AMD, could you do a video on RPMs? Why the car heater/AC raises RPMs, why RPMs jump periodically when the AC is on in the summer, and why turning the steering wheel(during warmup) raises RPMs?
Great video! Thank you for sharing this information. For me, it is very useful and educational. Owner of 2023 4Runner.
Always love and appreciate your informative videos. What's your opinion on engine oil flushing? I just purchased a 2016 Camry that had 48k miles for approx US$12,400 (A$19,990). Runs beautiful, has been regularly serviced but for peace of mind, I plan to replace the engine oil once I take delivery especially after watching your video. Was wondering if flushing the engine oil first would be advisable? 🤔 Wouldn't hesitate to bring it to your shop if I lived in the US.
With 48k and previous good service history your good. I've got 104 on mine runs and sounds like the day I bought it also a 16. Great cars good luck with it.
Excellent video, Thank You Sir.
Very informative!
Thank you excellent explanation’s.
Hello from San Diego California
My favorite city.
@ awesome 👏 come on vacation and leave on probation
Recent re build in 1991 MR2 3S-GE. Only at operating temperature if idling 3-5 minutes in traffic, upon take off it puffs what appears a white/blue smoke oil smelling and with pre ignition effect. Doesn't do it when driven hard or coasting down hill. Has High camcover vacuum. The engine rebuilder did say bores were borderline worn. But this as a Layman seems more valves? Not keen to strip engine again if there is another trait of this engine causing such a thing. This engine didn't have a PCV when designed but am running a catch can
Hi did you recomended oil catch can to avoid oil get inside in the intake plenum?? I have 2 cans in my 2 highlander & camry with 2gr-fks and the cans recolect a few amount of oil
Good question, especially for cars doing lots of short journey's urban & city. Would it help?
When I did the VVTI cold start gear change out in our Matrix with the 2ZR, I reassembled with making the mistake of getting 1 tooth off on the timing. The car started and ran, with misfiring and emitted a that white smoke and I believe that I got that smell. I shut it down and restored it and it works fine now. I have not seen any white smoke. Just wondering if I damaged the head gasket with that start?
Good morning sir pls I miss ur video for the Toyota Corolla cross xse hybrid
Pls link me up sir
Does turbo blue smoke also apply to diesels?
What about odorless vapor at startup in all weather including summer? My Acura TL is perplexing.
You give great useful information on gas powered vehicles. I have seen several videos where 'mechanics' comment on not letting your new gas powered vehicle warm-up anymore. they recommend letting it cold idle only long enough to buckle your seat belt. Can you give advice on cold engine warmups, especially for Direct Injection Naturally Aspirated V-8's?
You do not have to sit there for half hour but nothing has changed in that department. They all still have pistons cams crankshafts etc. A little time to let the idle drop and get things moving and fluids circulating then gentle driving until up to temp is fine. Getting in and moving right out first thing in the morning is not the best idea.
Good morning Sir
I really enjoy your videos. I find them very informative.
I have a question and haven't been able to find a response on your channel. Back in the day, it was very common to undercoat a car in Northern areas of the contry that use salt on roads. With manufacturers now putting alot of plastic underbody protection/shielding on, do you feel it is still good to undercoat the vehicle?
Thank you
AMD, I have a question for you. I have a 2017 Camry LE with the 2.5 with 240k on it. I change all my fluids regularly, oil 4k, transmission fluid 50k, and coolant every two years. Will I ever experience a head gasket issue? I watched one of your videos on head gasket leaks and was wondering if I change my coolant regularly if I will eventually experience a head gasket failure.
Changing your coolant every 5 years or 75k miles is more than adequate. It will only help reduce the chance for a head gasket issue a slight amount. Some cars are just more prone to it.
Thanks for the video it’s great!
Hope you can help me, I have a 2008 Rx 350 Lexus and broke a fog lamp and want to replace it but haven’t found a video that can help me with my problem, please help 😢.
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What about drops of water in tropical weather?
I have a 2002 Toyota Camry that has been blowing some blue smoke at startup. I heard you have to remove the head which is really tough in that 2.4 liter. Your professional opinions? I think I'm using about a pint and a half a thousand miles.
I've always thought the amount of white smoke i see on my 2023 3rd gen tacoma V6 (2GRFKS) was alot on startup. especially when it's very cold out. I believe the initial massive amount comes from the EGR system running on cold startup? would that be a correct assumption to make?
You need to use all your senses when it comes to cars. Its very important to prevent big bills. AMD, can you please make a vid how you would inspect a car?
I was worried, in cold weather, I sometimes remote start the car as I am about to head out to let the car warm up for a minute. I see the white vapor exhaust but I also smell a strong exhaust smell. It seems to smell like maybe a combo of gas and exhaust? Once my trip ends I do not smell this anymore
Bought a new Camry LE. It has white smoke or cloud coming out of the pipe all the time. It's been a year. What needs to be done?