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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Tijeras, NM, USA
Posts: 23
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What is causing this oil smell?
I cant find any obvious leaks, and there is no spotting on the floor under the car when parked. If its burning oil, its so small an amount that I cant see a noticable dropping of oil level on the dipstick.
Yet every time I'm at a stoplight or after parking, I can detect a distinct oil burn smell around the car. I changed the PCV valves, but thats all I've done. I'm stumped. Anyone want to chime in? |
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Westminster, Maryland
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Re: What is causing this oil smell?
I saw this effect happening recently. It turned out to be a small cam cover leak that was dripping on the header. The oil burns off and never reaches the floor of the garage but you sure can smell it.
If this is happening on your car, you will see obvious staining on the header or exhaust manifold. Good luck. Jim
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Chicagoland,IL
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Re: What is causing this oil smell?
Also check header center stud,common issue & easy fix.
Pete
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Peoria, AZ
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Re: What is causing this oil smell?
Future bad cat?
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