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Alot ofwhite smoke coming from tail pipe

When i start my car or driving it a big cloud of white smoke comes out when i press the gas 1994 lexus es300

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Not sounding good if white smoke, usually indicates coolant into cylinders via bad head gasket or head, maybe intake leak, or piston rings gone. You, or someone didn't overfill oil by chance did you?
What's mileage & did you have any warning signs or did this just happen all of a sudden.

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    Andrew kitt Feb 10, 2014

    No didn't over fill the oil but it was giving me problems when I press the brakes hard while driving it will shut off and now it'll just start and run for a sec and then shut off

  • Mike Butler
    Mike Butler Feb 10, 2014

    How's coolant level? Do you need to add coolant from time to time?

  • Mike Butler
    Mike Butler Feb 10, 2014

    Which constantly needs adding, coolant or oil ?

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Have you overheated or are loosing coolant? If not check to see if your transmission has a vacuum hose going to it. (if coolant you can smell it in the exhaust)
I don't think you have the trans hook up but can't remember.

  • Anonymous Apr 26, 2009

    I prefer to run through each problem step by step...its easier for you to do checking that way...I could name every possibility, but that would not move you towards a solution. Unless when you open the hood you find a glaring THAT"S IT!, stay with it and you will find your problem!

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