oil

[raceking1324]

I had my oil changed at the regular time and then I did my self and I put in synthetic blend 5/30 and no problems with it I think it run a lot better but I was at church last night and two people told me that it smell’s like im burning oil so when I got home I checked all my levels and all was good why would it be smiling like burnt oil im not liking and iv been driving it for like 1-2 weeks and no leaks

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[Sean]

If the levels were the same, I doubt you were burning oil… Whats your car? We can’t tell you the correct oil for the vehicle, if we don’t know what it is…

[Lorrin Barth]

If you have a tiny leak but the droplets fall on the exhaust manifold or exhaust it can smell like a giant oil fire. Also, if falling on hot parts the oil may leave little visible residue.

[raceking1324]

1991 ford explorer 4×4

[Donnie]

I agree with this assessment. My ’93 Subaru had the same issue. Oil leaking from corner of Head was dripping onto Exhaust Manifold.

[Mason]

Get under yer rig and look for black or “stained” spots on your exhaust system. Yer rig might not be leaking , but might be seeping just enough oil to cause a drop or two to hit the hot exhaust. If its only a drop or two ever couple days, you wont notice the “leak” on a dipstick in just a week.

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