Greetings -- 2006 Grand Marquis 25K on the clock. This one has me stumped. I keep on smelling motor oil when the windows are down. Had several people look for leaks. No leaks or spills. smells more like oil out of the bottle, instead of burnt oil. Anybody had this ? Thanks
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Did oil get spilled in the interior or in the trunk? I might have got half way cleaned up and the smell still lingers
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No, windows closed I don't smell it. No spills or leaks. extra dryComment
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PCV valve come out of the passenger side valve cover? Oil fill cap loose?
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
Originally posted by dmccaig
Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.Comment
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Already checked filler cap. I checked the pcv on the driverside valve cover, not loose. Thinking of changing PCV
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Did oil get spilled down behind the alternator the last time the oil was changed? It would pool in the engine valley and pretty much not go anywhere and just evaporate or catch dirt.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
Originally posted by dmccaig
Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.Comment
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I change the oil myself. Very care of spills. I have checked this area. Thanks for the idea. Keep them coming
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Did the other people have it up on a hoist when they looked? Is it only when the car is running? Do you smell anything when walking around the car?
2000 Grand Marquis LS HPP, a hand-me-down in 2008 with 128,000 km; 175,000 km as of July 2014
mods: air filter box 'tuba', headlight relay harness, J-mod (around 186,350 km), 70mm throttle body, KYB Gas-A-Just shocks, aluminum driveshaft, ARA3 PCMComment
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Freshly tarred roads or new asphalt laid down in the area?
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73
... and it should all work like magic and unicorns and stuff.
Originally posted by dmccaig
Overhead, some poor bastards are flying in airplanes.Comment
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All different areas. been happening for a while. - ThanksComment
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Several people have crawled under,not on hoist. Happens only when car is running. Always a passing smell, doesn't stay around. Have not walked around the car.I have to wait when I'm not in traffic. Don't remember it happening not in traffic. And it's not from other cars either - ThanksComment
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Found it. Rear axle oil seal. DUHComment
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