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Oily and dusty smell comes out from the AC. - 2010 Toyota Yaris

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Change your cabin filter! Also check for any leaks at engine burning off on exhaust. When you close your hood there is a rubber seal ( glass side) , make sure that is in place. If engine is dirty try power washing it. A clean engine is easier to pinpoint leaks

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Smell comes thru air vent.

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Leaks inside from ac

Smell the liquid. If it smells like nothing, it's just water and is only condensation from a very cold exchange unit (like a radiator in reverse). It's just like the water condensing on a cold cup of water. HOWEVER, if it is oily and has an odor, then it is a refrigerant leak and needs to be addressed by a mechanic IMMEDIATELY.

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With AC on I get what looks like smoke but it is more like steam thru the vent,on the vent is oily residew but doesn't smell like coolant?

coolant isnt oily.
sometimes white vapour (condensation) may visualy appear when first turning on the air conditioner, and that's normal.
oily residue isnt. no idea what it could be.
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