bluesuby Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 2005 LGT Wagon. I get a bad smell like oil or grease is burning, but not all the time. It will show up then disappear. I've checked the axle boots and there are no tears from which grease could escape. The bottom of the car is dry and there are no oils spots on the driveway. At first I'm thinking valve cover gaskets, but I see no evidence of oil and some of it should go right to the ground. The oil level stays good, with no loss in 1000 miles. What are the chances that oil or grease leaks would go right to the manifold or exhaust and burn completely? I did change the oil and filter just before this experience. Having done the change in the dark I fumbled the filter and some oil could have spilled onto the belly pan. Any ideas on flushing the oil and gunk off the belly pan? Any other suggestions on places to check? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 If you don't get the filter completely tight a little oil can leak and drip off the filter onto the header. I have had this happen 2x, once on the Legacy, once on the Fozz. Reach under there and give it another 1/4 turn and you'll be good. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Stapp's Law: “The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle.” "Simple incompetence is a far more sinister force in the world than evil intent." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 well a 1/8 turn is more like it. You'll regret a 1/4 turn the next time you try and take it off. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fasemelta Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 My pcv was clogged and made the car smell "hot" but not burning. I had a distinct oil smell in my intake, which led me to the pcv. . .just my experience with weird smells Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gex Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Slowly leaking passenger valve cover gasket dripping on a hot Uppipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted December 18, 2015 Moderators Share Posted December 18, 2015 Before doing anything else, look at the top of your power steering pump. Common leak on these cars as they age. Exact symptoms that you mention. If tons of residue, you need a new oring there. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlton603 Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Slowly leaking passenger valve cover gasket dripping on a hot Uppipe. This is exactly what is happening on my 06 LGT, doing some reading on here now about replacing the valve cover gaskets myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 Another thought, how long do you normally drive the car ? If you only drive short distances the engine never gets hot enough the bake all the stuff off. Then one day you take a long drive...and you smell things. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesuby Posted December 19, 2015 Author Share Posted December 19, 2015 Another thought, how long do you normally drive the car ? If you only drive short distances the engine never gets hot enough the bake all the stuff off. Then one day you take a long drive...and you smell things. The last few times I've driven for an hour to an hour and a half. The filter is pretty snug. I'm going to look at the power steering pump today. I still have over a thousand in unused subybucks. Maybe I'll take the car in for new valve cover gaskets and ask them to gap the valves at the same time. It'll stay overnight I presume? A job done cold? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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