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Hotaeboi21 · 03-30-2011, 12:07 AM

I have a 2001 Toyota camery solara. I bought it used. The first trip everything was fine. But the same day on my way home from work, the check engine light came on and stayed on. I then the next morning went and did two diagnostic tests I'n it and both said knock sensors. My car requires two but how do we know which one to replace? And now I'm having white smoke come out. Someone said they thought it was blue but I never seen it due to I was driving. A witness said that it eventually let up since I warmed the car up for a few minutes before driving it. Any suggestions?

DarkSideMoon · 03-30-2011, 12:21 AM

As far as the smoke keep a close eye on your oil/coolant levels.

Hotaeboi21 · 03-30-2011, 12:34 AM

I just got an oil change right before I took it off their loot. They topped off all my fluids as well. What if there is no change? As in I don't burn much oil or use much coolant?

BamZipPow · 03-30-2011, 01:30 AM

Got a warranty with that purchase? Hope they didn't sell you a car that's dying/dead...

DarkSideMoon · 03-30-2011, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotaeboi21

I just got an oil change right before I took it off their loot. They topped off all my fluids as well. What if there is no change? As in I don't burn much oil or use much coolant?

Please, don't rely just on me, but I would assume that if you are not going through a noticeable amount of oil, any oil leak you have would be fairly insignificant. You'd want to keep an eye on it in case it got any worse though. Same with the coolant. Be sure to watch out for head gasket issues (Oil in coolant, white gunk in oil (looks like chocolate milk), and excessive white smoke).