Oil Burning Smell

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Apr 12, 2004 | 12:26 AM

Timboz28

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Oil Burning Smell

AFTER I DRIVE THE CAR FOR A WHILE I GET A OIL BURNING SMELL. I'VE FELT AROUND THE MOTOR LOOKING FOR OIL LEAKS,
BUT I CAN NOT SEEM TO FIND ANY. DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY IDEAS?

Apr 12, 2004 | 01:05 AM

GreenDemon

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When is the last time you changed your oil???
Do you see any smoke coming out of the exhaust?

Turning caps lock off would be nice too.

Apr 12, 2004 | 08:09 PM

Timboz28

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I Just changed the oil like 300 miles ago. I use Mobil 1 10W30.
The car only has 13000 miles on it.

Apr 12, 2004 | 08:39 PM

Robs97Z28

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From: Martinez,CA

it could be valve cover gaskets. maybe the PCV valve isn't working correctly. It is plugged and back pressure is building in the crack case.

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