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Is this amount of exhaust normal on a cold start?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Josephray70, Jun 8, 2024.

  1. Jun 8, 2024 at 9:20 PM
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    Josephray70

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    yep looks like condensation too me
     
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    Normal
    Reving a cold engine isn’t the best practice
     
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    Normal. But check to see if muffler has drain/wep hole and it's on bottom side. I've seen them install wrong.
     
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    Concerned about what the exhaust looks like, starts revving it immediately on cold start.......
    If it clears up after a bit just condensation nothing to worry about. Especially fine if your only seeing it on colder humid days. If your really concerned stick your hand in front of it briefly and smell it. If it smells sweet could be coolant if it smells like exhaust and your hand is just wet nothing to worry about.
     
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    Have you done this before?
     
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    No smell
     
  9. Jun 9, 2024 at 2:21 PM
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    Yeah? Why else would I suggest it. It'sa quick and free test that Can make yourself feel better if your getting an excessive cloud from the exhaust. Burning coolant has a very distinct smell just like oil
     
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    Not normal unless u are staring this in a cold environment.
     
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    It will clear up as soon as engine warms up.
     

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