I just bought a 1996 Lexus ES300. Upon taking delivery of the vehicle, I took it to the nearest Toyota dealership to get the oil changed. I noticed that a little smoke came out ot the tailpipe when it was started so I asked the service people about it. They said it probably needed to have the induction system cleaned out so they performed a procedure on it where they blew out all the buildup in the fuel/air system. When they did this it literally filled the service center with white smoke. Now when I start the car, it bellows white smoke out. I called the service people and they said that it would eventually all get blown out and quit.
Since they performed this service, I've learned that it's burning oil. I'VE ALREADY PUT 3 QUARTS IN IT IN JUST 300 MILES!!! What's confusing to me is that it only smokes when I start it up, but the service guys told me to expect this because it takes awhile for the induction treatment to clear up. Also, I would expect sooting on the bumper or rear of the car if it's burning this much oil, but there is none.
What should I do?
