I have a 94 toyota tercel, 210k miles and lately there has been excessive smoke issuing from the tailpipe at start up and then it usually stops after the car has warmed up, thinking that was due to burning oil because this car slurps up oil like its job. Then it starts to hesitate when I shift into higher gears, 4th especially, it feels as if it's slipping out of gear or there is a clog in the fuel system or injector...either way I was denied the emissions test because of this excessive smoke but my problem is, is that the car doesn't normally issue smoke after it idles and I waited 15 minutes in the testing line. So I was wondering if anyone had any information as to the problem/remedy. I've also been told that adding rubbing alcohol to the gas tank will flush the system but that scares me do you think it would be advantageous for me to try because I need to get my new registration soon! thanks
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17 years ago