Oil burning smell
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Oil burning smell
Hi guys! Looking for some advice here please as I've recently had a strong smell of burning oil coming from my WRX. It has happened twice but clears again quite quickly. I can't see any obvious oil leak (no dripping) but it does look slightly black around part of the turbo. I've recently done quite a lot of motorway miles so the turbo has had some consistent use.
Do any of you know what this might be so I have some starting points before I head to the garage?
Cheers!
Do any of you know what this might be so I have some starting points before I head to the garage?
Cheers!
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Thanks. I've just had another look and there seems to be some thick black oil around where "I think" the off side rocker gasket is (I'm no mechanic though).
Is it safe to drive like this gently for a while, keeping an eye on oil levels?
Is it safe to drive like this gently for a while, keeping an eye on oil levels?
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Just wanted to say it turns out it's leaking through the oil separator gasket just above the rocker cover which seems to be ok.
Thanks for the help
Thanks for the help
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