Why is there a bit of smoke coming out the tailpipe of my 2005 camry with 90,000 miles

Asked by hookturn Jun 24, 2017 at 12:42 PM about the 2005 Toyota Camry LE FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

This is a 4cyl engine with 90,000. So first off it will sit for 5-6 days. Then I'll use it. On start up everything is as usual, I always let it idle till the rpms come down, then I go. I'm on the freeway, 60mph. I floor it, it will kick into what I guess is called 'passing' gear, I see gray smoke coming out the exhaust in my rear view mirror, I slow down to 60 and do it again, gray smoke, but less, the 3rd time maybe a little bit of smoke maybe not.
What do you think this is. I take it in every 5000 mile to have an oil, filter, fluid etc. change. I'm usually about a quart or less low.

1 Answer

You probably have a little oil leaking into the cylinders from the valve stem seals. I don't think it is much to worry about. Burning off the oil with full throttle acceleration is a good idea. You could try going to the next heavier grade of oil and see if that reduces the problem.

Best Answer Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2005 Toyota Camry

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Reelin68
    Reputation
    34,750
  • #2
    Tony Ciccotelli
    Reputation
    19,760
  • #3
    Tony Ciccotelli
    Reputation
    5,720
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Honda Accord
1,599 Great Deals out of 29,949 listings starting at $800
Used Toyota Corolla
1,601 Great Deals out of 28,384 listings starting at $1,900
Used Honda Civic
1,435 Great Deals out of 28,695 listings starting at $900
Used Toyota RAV4
1,984 Great Deals out of 34,134 listings starting at $1,100
Used Lexus IS
295 Great Deals out of 4,965 listings starting at $900
Used Toyota Avalon
180 Great Deals out of 2,209 listings starting at $449
Used Lexus ES
490 Great Deals out of 7,298 listings starting at $1,299
Used Toyota Tacoma
2,190 Great Deals out of 55,256 listings starting at $3,499
Used Honda CR-V
2,057 Great Deals out of 38,621 listings starting at $800
Used Toyota Highlander
1,510 Great Deals out of 15,787 listings starting at $1,250
Used Toyota 4Runner
1,006 Great Deals out of 10,490 listings starting at $3,000
Used Nissan Altima
1,551 Great Deals out of 39,757 listings starting at $899
Used Dodge Charger
812 Great Deals out of 14,474 listings starting at $1,300

Used Cars For Sale

2025 Toyota Camry LE FWD For Sale
17 Great Deals out of 3,172 listings starting at $25,262
2024 Toyota Camry LE FWD For Sale
40 Great Deals out of 739 listings starting at $19,451
2023 Toyota Camry LE FWD For Sale
49 Great Deals out of 1,020 listings starting at $16,999
2022 Toyota Camry LE FWD For Sale
43 Great Deals out of 758 listings starting at $14,967
2021 Toyota Camry LE FWD For Sale
30 Great Deals out of 400 listings starting at $11,492

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.