Help - Blowing white smoke

[Mark1204]

 Hi, I have a Toyota Kluger 2013 and its blowing white smoke. In the beginning it was just a bit especially when you started the car but it has increased now while im driving to.  I have taken it to a mechanic and he says the valve stem seals need to be replaced.  Has anyone had this happen before and is there any other options I can try to fix it? If there is no other option but to replace the valve stem seals, does anyone know of anyone in Perth WA that could quote to fix it?  

[campbeam]

Search on this Forum or do a Google Search with the search term of white smoke on startup or similar. It is definitely NOT valve stem seals for the Toyota 2GR_FE engine.

The white smoke is due to oil vapors being drawn into the intake manifold. The PCV valve needs to be cleaned/replaced as a starting point. You can also try to desludge the engine and an oil change using a quality known brand synthetic oil and a new filter cartridge.

Most likely there is significant oil sludge build up in the front valve cover. A definite proven solution is that the cover needs to be removed and thoroughly cleaned.

Also go back to the proven old school approach of regular oil change intervals of 5000 kms/6 months.