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456M GT - fresh oil aroma in cabin

Discussion in '456/550/575' started by MarkH, Apr 2, 2009.

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  1. MarkH

    MarkH Rookie

    Apr 3, 2008
    12
    I have an 03 car, and there is a continuous smell of oil inside the car. It's not burning oil, or smoke, it's more like the smell you get when you walk into a workshop - that kind of mix of oil and metal and engineering. It doesn't seem to contain exhaust fumes. It's a continuous thing as it comes right back even after driving with the windows down to clear the cabin air.

    Searched for this and can't see anything directly applicable - would be grateful for any suggestions as to where to look first for a potential leak or damaged cabin air pipe or if this is just a standard feature.

    Thanks.
     
  2. Frari

    Frari Formula 3

    Nov 5, 2003
    1,194
    brisbane australia
    Full Name:
    tony
    Extra Virgin I hope
     
  3. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Jul 19, 2008
    39,186
    Clarksville, Tennessee
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    Terry H Phillips
    Mark- It sounds like someone may have overfilled the oil. It can give you the oil smell you describe. You might also try changing the pollen/air conditioning filter and see if that helps. It is supposed to be changed once a year. That job takes about 30 seconds to complete.

    http://www.ricambiamerica.com/product_info.php?products_id=238740

    Taz
    Terry Phillips
     
  4. MarkH

    MarkH Rookie

    Apr 3, 2008
    12
    I'll check that out - thank you.
     

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