White smoke from exhaust at cold start, problem or normal? Video on youtube

[calnhob]

So, need some expert opinions. I've got white smoke coming out of the exhaust on cold starts. Last about 1-2 minutes.

Other than that, truck runs great with ~215K. No CEL, coolant lose or engine oil lose. There is some oil around the valve washers seals but very small.

Passed smog in Jul when I got the truck and it's been like that since I got it.

 

[mtbtim]

Could be nothing to worry about. But, are you losing coolant?

 

[ToyoT4R]

Does the exhaust smell like coolant or oil?
Looks like it's burning off condensation but I would keep an eye on your coolant level just in case.

 

[jgue467]

As stated seems pretty normal. Factors affecting whether it happens or not and to what degree are humidy in the area and how long the last drive or two were. Humidy affects are obvious, short drives will allow any moisture to accumulate in exhaust without the ability to burn it off well. Subsequent starts will then have more moisture to burn off. As stated as long as it just lasts a couple minutes should be no issue, now go for a good drive! :cowboy:

 

[Lug1]

Seems like a normal cold weather start up to me.

If you're not losing any fluids you shouldn't be (Oil, coolant), then it's just condensation/water in gasoline until the exhaust pipes are hot enough, then you stop seeing the fumes.

 

[calnhob]

Could be nothing to worry about. But, are you losing coolant?

Nope, coolant is constant. Near low when cold but near full when engine is warm.

Smells like exhaust smell...so nothing out of the ordinary.

Thanks for the replies! One less thing to worry about.