05 Coupe - Oil burning smell - G35Driver - Infiniti G35 & G37 Forum Discussion

Mar 7, 2006 | 10:30 AM

tommyz9

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05 Coupe - Oil burning smell

Hi, just got my 05 coupe few months ago, but, it keep having this Oil burning smell after each trip. Have not had a chance to take it to the dealer yet. Anyone have this issue before?

Thanks.

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Mar 7, 2006 | 12:17 PM

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check your dipstick to see if you are low, else it might be the new car stuff they spray on the motor for shipping or some oil that got spilt onto the block by accident

Mar 7, 2006 | 12:21 PM

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check your dipstick to see if you are low, else it might be the new car stuff they spray on the motor for shipping or some oil that got spilt onto the block by accident

The smell that comes from the new car stuff spray usually goes away after the first couple of drives. I have noticed an oil smell once in awhile as well. I have not looked into it though.

Mar 7, 2006 | 03:26 PM

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my car smelt like that for a month or two when I bought it. It eventually went away

Mar 7, 2006 | 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tommyz9

Hi, just got my 05 coupe few months ago, but, it keep having this Oil burning smell after each trip. Have not had a chance to take it to the dealer yet. Anyone have this issue before?

Thanks.

On some VQ's the valve covers leak oil which will eventually drip onto the exhaust.....
Check you oil to make sure it's not low then have the dealer check for leaks around the valve covers.
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