2004 V40 1.8 Burning oil smell from engine

thegreathansoni · Jul 31st, 2012, 22:44

Hello,

I have had my V40 for 3 years now and it has done 75k, before that my mum had it and it was a true older ladies car covering only 25k.

Not long after getting it I noticed that when I drove with the windows down, there was always a small of buring oil, there were no obvious leaks, and I always topped up the oil.

Recently the smell of oil burinig has increased and I am topping the oil up more frequently.

does anyone have any ideas where the leak may be comming from ?

Thanks

djdaveyp85 · Jul 31st, 2012, 22:48

You got one before they came out lol

That's a low mileage for 30 years!

I'm sure someone'll be along to help soon!

thegreathansoni · Jul 31st, 2012, 22:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by djdaveyp85

You got one before they came out lol

That's a low mileage for 30 years!

I'm sure someone'll be along to help soon!

30 years a bit long! how about 3

gatos · Jul 31st, 2012, 22:57

Is it the Mitsubishi GDI 1.8 engine or the Volvo 1.8 one?

djdaveyp85 · Jul 31st, 2012, 23:21

BY the way just from previous experience with cars whenever I've had an oily smell it's generally been rocket/cam cover gasket. Really easy fix. Dunno if thats the case here but if it is it's a really easy fix.

960kg · Aug 1st, 2012, 13:58

I would check the large rubber washer under the oil filler cap as this is a good leaking place and it can run onto the hot engine and make a smell.

Jul 31st, 2012, 22:44	#1
thegreathansoni New Member Last Online: Jul 15th, 2014 22:51 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: gloucestershire	2004 V40 1.8 Burning oil smell from engine Hello, I have had my V40 for 3 years now and it has done 75k, before that my mum had it and it was a true older ladies car covering only 25k. Not long after getting it I noticed that when I drove with the windows down, there was always a small of buring oil, there were no obvious leaks, and I always topped up the oil. Recently the smell of oil burinig has increased and I am topping the oil up more frequently. does anyone have any ideas where the leak may be comming from ? Thanks Last edited by thegreathansoni; Jul 31st, 2012 at 22:53.

Jul 31st, 2012, 22:57	#4
gatos Premier Member Last Online: Nov 15th, 2022 21:34 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: London / Essex	Is it the Mitsubishi GDI 1.8 engine or the Volvo 1.8 one? __________________ Current car: 2002 S40 1.9D, 1992 240SE Nullius in Verba

Aug 1st, 2012, 13:58	#6
960kg Premier Member Last Online: Dec 28th, 2022 12:25 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mercville	I would check the large rubber washer under the oil filler cap as this is a good leaking place and it can run onto the hot engine and make a smell. __________________ Mercedes C320CDI Sport Estate 3 litre V6 7 Gear Auto Remap 290bhp 628Nm torque @ 1600revs 45.1mpg

Jul 31st, 2012, 22:48	#2
djdaveyp85 New Member Last Online: Nov 7th, 2019 21:44 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Halifax	You got one before they came out lol That's a low mileage for 30 years! I'm sure someone'll be along to help soon!

Jul 31st, 2012, 23:21	#5
djdaveyp85 New Member Last Online: Nov 7th, 2019 21:44 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Halifax	BY the way just from previous experience with cars whenever I've had an oily smell it's generally been rocket/cam cover gasket. Really easy fix. Dunno if thats the case here but if it is it's a really easy fix.

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