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Old Jun 20, 2002 | 07:51 PM
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I might have an oil leak after recent oil change. I can smell oil fumes after driving-outside car and in the engine bay. My mechanic (non-Subaru) has inspected it and declaired it clear of significant oil leaks or any loose breather pipes-that he can see!Any suggestions anyone please?
94' UK Turbo 70k ; 3" bore cat back exhaust is the only mod.
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Old Jun 21, 2002 | 09:13 AM
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Check that the oil hasn't been over filled first - it should be between the 'low' and 'high' marks - over the 'high' mark is really rather bad & the oil level should be dropped.
On the 'smell' side of things (after clearing the above up), I'd let it go for a little while & see if the smell persisits. It may well just be a drop spilt during the change which is burning off so nothing to worry about.
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Old Jun 21, 2002 | 10:59 AM
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teen spirit?
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Old Jun 21, 2002 | 11:02 AM
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I don't think I'd like to smell teen spirit very much.
Probably a bit whiffy.
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Old Jun 21, 2002 | 09:16 PM
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Cheers nom, will try a level check,
LOL povlo
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Old Jun 22, 2002 | 12:03 AM
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Any sign of oil on the floor?
Sometimes the cam cover half moons in the gaskets deteriorate. A small drip hits the hot exhaust and burns/evapourates giving the smell with no visible leek on the floor.
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