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Originally Posted by Kev0607
Have a look under the bonnet. Take the engine cover off & see if there's any oil misting on any of the pipes - Do this whilst the engine is warm, you may even see or smell the source. It could also be a cracked manifold, or an exhaust leak maybe? A blocked EGR may also cause a fumes smell & the PCV could be suspect. Have you added any oil to the car, or had it serviced recently? Something simple as oil spillage on a warm engine could be the cause.
A bit to inspect, but have a good look & sniff around  |
Thank you Kev. That gives me something to go on. If the PCV was the culprit would the smell be experienced through all vents?