dublued

i noticed that whenever i come to a stop that there is smoke coming out from under the hood and smells like burning oil. when i checked my oil, the oil level is good. is the car leaking some other fluid?

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-Omair
2004 Mazda 3 Hatchback

MR.CLIFFORD

I know when I changed my oil I would always drip some on the exhaust. It would burn off and go away.

Is yours constant? You might have a leak that is hitting something really hot then melting the oil causing the smell and smoke. I would just check where the leak is coming from if you can find the source of the smoke. Then start checking gaskets.

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QWITCHERBICHEN

dublued

this is so frustrating...

ever since i've owned my car, there hasn't been a time where it's not leaking something. usually motor oil.

i think you're right about oil hitting the exhaust, cuz i don't notice any leaks from any of the seals around the engine.

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-Omair
2004 Mazda 3 Hatchback

HI HO

Oil Filter not tight?
Or, oil cooler O-Ring failing. Either one will drip oil on the exhaust pipe.

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Michael


92 Si

dublued

about 3 - 4 weeks ago i had my oil sending unit replaced because it was leaking

i need to jack the car up and start it and find the leak.

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-Omair
2004 Mazda 3 Hatchback

MR.CLIFFORD

oil coming out of the sender will get on the exhaust. It is right above the exhaust pipe. Could be a culprit. I had a greddy oil filter adapter and it leaked. Smelled too when it got on the exhaust. Did exactly what you are talking about.

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QWITCHERBICHEN

eu4ik

it a 5speed or auto?

and have you checked the fluidon the ground to see what color it is?

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