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Originally Posted by rufnek
I was not trying to step on your toes mral1515, but if you want to throw your Toyota business card around . I to am a Toyota Master Diag tech and a shop foreman as well . I have also seen a fair share of gel engines. But white smoke is simply not a factor in diagnosing gel engine. I won't say that this is not a concern , but the information that was provided , doesn't indicate a gel engine
Rufnek
TMDT---> ( Toyota Master Diagnostic Tech )
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If I thought you were stepping on my toes I would have put your comments in quotes. If this vehicle was in my shop based on the number of gelled vehicles I have seen this would be the first place I would look.
However I would always duplicate the concern first. It is very hard to diagnose over the internet. As I mentioned it is very easy to remove the valve cover to check especially with the OP saying he has just purchased the vehicle and his oil level was low.
I am also quite aware of what TMDT means. Congratulations on that.