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Someone could of thrown oil on it other wise your oil is filled up above the fill line and oil is running it parts of your engine it shouldn't check your spark plugs is the easiest way to tell if your oil is over the fill line
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Why does you oil tank in your car smell like gas?
because oil is refined into gas
Why does my car smell like hot oil after running?
You may have a oil leak, and oil us leaking onto the hot motor making that smell
Why does your car smell like burning motor oil?
New car smell? Maybe because of the leather seats (if you have leather seats..)
Why does your 1993 Toyota Camry smell like oil inside?
Check for oil leaks on the Camry. Especially look for oil on the exhaust, as the smell can come into the car.
Why would car smell like burning rubber after an oil change?
when changing the oil sometimes oil can be spilled on the engine block. as your engine heats up it causes this smell. it is completely normal
Why does the car smell like burned oil when you turn off the car?
You might have an oil leak that gets on to the exhaust manifold. Check the gasket around the upper part of the engine.
Why does car have burning smell after driving?
Sounds like you've got burning oil, probably due to a leak.
What is wrong if your 1990 Nissan Maxima smokes only after reaching operating temp does not smell like oil smoke runs fine?
If your car is using oil as in you have to keep topping it up it is probably oil getting past the rings after car heats and expands. If your car is using coolant, then you may have a small coolant leak at the head gasket, allowing coolant to enter the cylinder and be burned with the gas , resulting in what looks like smoke but does not smell like oil.
Why does car smells like oil after oil change?
Most commonly some oil was spilled on the motor or exhaust. As long as there is no leak then the smell should go away in a day or two.
Burnt rubber smell coming from car?
it could be from your valve gaskets leaking oil. my car was smelling like that and my gasket seals were leaking, both front and back. after having them replaced i dont smell it anymore. KNOCK ON WOOD
What makes a car smell like rotten eggs?
Car exhaust can smell like rotten eggs when the fuel has a lot of sulphur in it.
Why does your car smell like sweat?
A car may smell like sweat due to gym clothes, or other workout clothes, being left in the car.
