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Classic Burnt Oit Smell ?


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After driving for even 10 or 15 minutes or so, I can smell a distinct burnt oil smell. I read in the manual that these are supposed to burn SOME oil, but this seems a little much...

any idea's ? any input ? Is this nothing to worry about ? is this an early sign this engine is junk ?

2004 / 80,000 miles. . .

Thanks!

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It is probably the valve cover gaskets leaking oil, and it is making it's way down to the exhaust manifold. Look for the leak, and take care of it.

Is the valve cover gasket an easy fix ? what is the ballpark estimate for that from an indie shop?

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