So, the first thing you need to do is, identify when the exhaust smoke comes from your vehicle.

Firstly, exhaust smoke color, can tell you more than you think.

Because, if it comes from the exhaust when accelerating, that might indicate a different problem, than it sitting stationary. Then try and determine, what color the smoke actually is. The color of the smoke, is going to point you towards any issues you are having or is it actually normal.

Exhaust Smoke - When Do You See It, And What Color Is It
Exhaust Smoke – When Do You See It, And What Color Is It

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