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1996 Lexus ES300 and white smoke from engine


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eddiero
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Jun 28, 2011, 9:10 PM

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I have a 1996 Lexus ES 300. Lately, I've noticed that when I leave the A/C on for a while or I get up to highway speed for a while, it begins to smoke under the hood. I looked once and noticed that the smoking was coming from the top left corner. Smelled something like burnt plastic when it happens.

I cant find any leaks other than what appears to be normal AC drip and the AC works fine.



Any help would greatly be appreciated!


Hammer Time
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Jun 29, 2011, 3:22 AM

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Re: 1996 Lexus ES300 and white smoke from engine Sign In

It's probably an oil leak dripping onto hot exhaust. It needs to be inspected.



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Tom Greenleaf
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Jun 29, 2011, 7:02 AM

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Re: 1996 Lexus ES300 and white smoke from engine Sign In

"Burnt Plastic smell" ?? Assorted fluids and things make funky odors. Do check anything that could rub or touch or drip on hot parts. I've seen cooling system hoses put a the finest fish line or smaller squirt and about need a flashlight to catch those.

With cold engine run finger under suspect items anywhere and do check all fluids levels now and if one is low pay attention to that system,

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