After the cars sits overnight or for a few hours the smell re-occurs after it heats up fully. The smell will go away after that, not to come back untl the next time the above situation occurs. Any help in what to look for we be great, Thanks, Glenn
2006-10-22 05:48:07 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Burning oil will not only smell....bu should be visible. Chances are valve cover bolts worked loose, and oil is seeping on manifold. Had that problem on 94 Chrysler Concorde, when first bought it. It turns out that over half the bolts were loose to the point that I could turn them with my fingers. I tightened them, and that solved the problem. Try that before starting to change gaskets etc.
2006-10-22 07:27:33 · answer #1 · answered by Louis C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use your eyes. Anyplace oil is burning off will be visible. If you have to, get the engine cleaned so the leak will be more obvious.
Or you can pay some 12 year mechanic to just start changing gaskets at random without knowing where the leak is.
2006-10-22 13:51:58 · answer #2 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Valve cover gaskets are leaking, and since they are above the exhaust manifold, the oil burns off after you run for a few minutes. Replace valve cover gaskets and your problem is solved.
2006-10-22 12:59:55 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would guess the valve cover gasket is leaking.
2006-10-22 12:55:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋