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    Bmw 3 series oil smell

    Hello everyone need some advice I have a new 3 series 07 place with 90k on the clock.

    When I put the heating on I can smell a burning oil smell also when I park up and get out the car I can smell burning oil coming from the bonnet vents . What could this be ????

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    Leaky valve cover gasket?

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    Quote Originally Posted by cheech1 View Post
    Leaky valve cover gasket?
    +1
    Drips on your exhaust with an intense smell, in exchange for little oil.
    ^ true story



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