Fluids, leaks and smells

Burning oil smell after a drive

A hot oil smell at idle after driving, strongest at the front of the car.

Codes that go with it

No codes linked to this symptom yet.

Other fluids, leaks and smells

Blue smoke from the exhaust Coolant loss with no puddle Fuel smell around the car Oil consumption with no leak Oil leak at the front of the engine Oil level rising, smells of fuel Sweet smell inside the car White smoke on cold start

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