coopersmummy06

He cleaned out the entire sump. Not sure what kind of oil filter he used but I'm going back in 5000kms for another service to ensure the sludge is clearing. Might try to buy a new car in the mean time as we have baby 3 on the way. More room won't hurt us! There is minimal smoke on start up so far. For a day there was no smoke at all but it started again yesterday.

He thinks valve stem seals if the smoke doesn't go away. Which he thinks it won't. I'm just hopeful. Of it does get worse. $2000 to replace them roughly.

So far nothing but sludge in the sump.

Just took it to the mechanic. Will have an answer soon and I'll update. I don't think your cruel at all! I was the moron that didn't get it serviced properly. I was uneducated about service costs and Toyota charge a mint. I didn't think I could take it elsewhere. More fool me I suppose. Anyway. After talking to the mechanic because it's been so long since my last service I will be getting it done every 5000 km's to clear out the sludge. Fingers crossed this is going to cost me a fortune but I should have an update in a few hours.

I'm hoping it's just because i've missed a service or 2 due to being flat broke. My oil is not a pretty colour. There's no engine lights, no stalling, no jerky movements or weird engine sounds. The smoke does smell though and there's a lot but it goes after about 10 seconds. Sorry, i'm really starting to panic that i'm going to get a call from the mechanic tomorrow telling me it's going to cost me more than an arm and a leg.

It's also only when it's cold. Like first thing in the morning or after work if I don't go anywhere on my lunch break. I can go to the shops for an hour and it's fine. Or drop the kids off at daycare and it's fine. So it's not every single time I start the car.

I've got a 2006 Aurion ZR6 blowing white smoke on start up. It started last week on Friday. My partner said it smells like burning oil and might be a head gasket. The car is well over due for a service which is getting done tomorrow. Am I going to be in for a rude shock like my engine is dying?