Q: Cold mist/smoke like air comes out of the air vents when cold air is on.
Cold mist/smoke like air comes out of the air vents when cold air is on. The air is then not as cold. When I turn it off and then wait 10-15 minutes and then turn it on, it is normal again.
My car has 120500 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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