n8bachelor
Dedicated LVC Member
Hey guys I hope someone can give me some pointers here.
First off I have a 2004 v6 LS so coils are much less of a concern for me.
I have been noticing this foul smell when the weather is cold out and the car is warming up. Usually happens just about the time the car reaches operating temperature (2min - 10min after start). The smell is of burning oil. I can see no apparent oil leaks and have not seen any smoke but the smell persists. Not every time I start the car, just when it is very cold.
I have had something similar in the past and a lose vaccum hose atop the manifold was to blame. This hose is secure now and I can see no evidence of an oil leak anywhere.
Would a faulty PCV valve cause oil to leak on the exhaust manifold or other hot part of the engine??
I had some codes a while back that led me to believe I may have a faulty PCV but the symptoms and codes went away after 2 days of studdering.
First off I have a 2004 v6 LS so coils are much less of a concern for me.
I have been noticing this foul smell when the weather is cold out and the car is warming up. Usually happens just about the time the car reaches operating temperature (2min - 10min after start). The smell is of burning oil. I can see no apparent oil leaks and have not seen any smoke but the smell persists. Not every time I start the car, just when it is very cold.
I have had something similar in the past and a lose vaccum hose atop the manifold was to blame. This hose is secure now and I can see no evidence of an oil leak anywhere.
Would a faulty PCV valve cause oil to leak on the exhaust manifold or other hot part of the engine??
I had some codes a while back that led me to believe I may have a faulty PCV but the symptoms and codes went away after 2 days of studdering.