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I had the headgasket, timing belt, etc replaced in 2008, and I didn't drive it at all in 2009 (was in Iraq) Oh, and the smoke is only when I start it when it's cold, when it warms up, the gas smell and smoke stops. It does use a little oil, but no external oil leaks.

It's running ok, the smoke is from the tailpipe

I'll take a look at that after lunch, I've yet to physically see any gas dripping anywhere, but the smell is stronger on the passenger side so that's definitely a possibility. It may just be evaporating too fast. The only reason the internal injector leak made sense is because the smell dies...

I took it to the dealer, and they told me it was the injectors, however, I also know sometimes they choose the most expensive option. I don't think it's a coolant leak, because the smoke goes away, and wouldn't account for the fuel smell. I'll definitely look at that though.

Ok, I have a 1994 4Runner (185K miles), and when the engine is warming up, I'm getting white smoke, and a bad fuel smell in the engine compartment. There's no visible fuel leak, and it all goes away once the engine is warm. The dealership says I need new injectors ($200 a pop), because one of...