I have recently noticed an exhaust smell in the cabin while the car is idling. I let it run about 10 minutes this morning, smelled the exhaust again, and popped the hood. I noticed a thin trail of smoke coming from the front of the engine, directly behind the oil level indicator. Does anyone know where it is leaking from and how to fix it?
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2003 Exhaust Smell
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Re: 2003 Exhaust Smell
Sounds precisely like leaking valve cover gaskets.
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Re: 2003 Exhaust Smell
Awesome! There hasn't been any oil on the pavement but I have noticed oil around the valve cover. Is that still indicative of a valve cover gasket issue?
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Re: 2003 Exhaust Smell
Yes, they don't drip or pour oil, they seep it out and it burns off before it can hit the ground.
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