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Feb 19, 2009 | 02:01 AM

C5Joe559

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Another Problem

I recently posted a thread about a leak I found in the oil pan. Now it seems another problem has come up, and I don't know what's causing it. Whenever I turn on the heater or A/C I can smell the oil coming into the cabin. I wouldn't think that a leak from under the car would get through the vents, but I'm no mechanic. I mean, I've had oil leaks in other vehicles before, but I wouldn't smell it inside the car. I guess my question is, whether it's normal to smell the oil, or maybe I have another problem that I'm not yet aware of. Any info would be great!

Feb 19, 2009 | 10:13 AM

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I'm no expert but I doubt smelling oil is normal. Get it checked out soon,

Feb 19, 2009 | 03:14 PM

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Could it just be that the leaking oil is hitting the hot exhaust and that's where the smell is coming from? Just a guess here.

Feb 19, 2009 | 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe

Could it just be that the leaking oil is hitting the hot exhaust and that's where the smell is coming from? Just a guess here.

Feb 19, 2009 | 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe

Could it just be that the leaking oil is hitting the hot exhaust and that's where the smell is coming from? Just a guess here.

thats it, put it on recirculate and see if after a minute or so it goes away. Sometimes the oil can "cake" on the exhaust and take awhile to burn off. When i fix leaks i always clean evrything off really good with brake cleaner and if any is on the exhaust i take extra time for it. good luck, paul