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Old 09-28-2012, 06:20 PM
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I have a odd smell coming through vents after driving for 10-15 minutes. Kinda smells like a oil burn but im not sure. i have no other issues. 2002 Chevy SS . Any ideas?
 
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Old 09-28-2012, 06:27 PM
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Maybe gasket leak?
 
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Old 09-28-2012, 07:02 PM
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Is it oil or an antifreez smell?
 
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Old 09-28-2012, 07:07 PM
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actually smell of oil from what i can tell
 
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Old 09-28-2012, 07:10 PM
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Id check for oil leaks first thing than hopefully its somthing simple & easy
 
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Old 09-28-2012, 07:27 PM
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How's your antifreeze level in radiator ? It could be your heater core leaking .
 
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Old 09-28-2012, 07:33 PM
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It could be a valve cover gasket. They make a dye kit and light but i dont know that much about it. I think you put it in the oil and run the engine then look with the special light to see were any current leaks are.
 
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Old 09-28-2012, 07:40 PM
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i will buy that kit and check all fluids again tomorrow and ill post update
 
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Mine does htat... emits a slight little cloudy haze too... it doesn't do it often but it will do it. I never have figured it out.
 
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Old 09-28-2012, 09:08 PM
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no cloudy haze yet but i am doina full fluid change in week or so , i will look close at stuff to find maybe a leak somewhere..ill post updates
 
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