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Old 06-20-2014, 05:25 PM   #16
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Usually if it's condensation, the steam will dissipate quickly.

Smoke lingers, and floats away depending on wind.

The white smoke is actually steam, and happens to just about every car. It is more or less depending on the weather humidity.

The cooling exhaust causes condensation inside the same as water collects on a glass of ice water.

White SMOKE on startup usually indicates rings or valve guides, and I'd be surprised if either of those is happening on a newer, low miles engine.
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