Oil smell in car

Asked by Jan 31, 2018 at 04:50 PM about the 2004 Hyundai Sonata

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Car smells of oil after driving ten minutes

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answered 9 months ago

If no recent oil change, then you need to look for a leak. Most likely it is leaking where it can drip on the exhaust manifold or header pipe. Also look under the vehicle where you normally park it for a puddle of oil.

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