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Zl1 #586 · 10-20-2012, 08:36 PM

Just had the first oil change after driving home from San Diego approx 120 mi.
Noticed slight odor of oil went to a friends shop and inspected every accessible area no drips no spills.went on another ride today,same thing.anybody else,any thoughts.

Jeff Boe · 10-21-2012, 08:46 AM

All the time,550 miles so far!

ZL1Dave · 10-21-2012, 11:56 AM

My car went through the exact same thing after first oil change at 1500 miles. Sat at dealer for 2 weeks until the engineers got involved and had the techs replace the rear main seal. Apparently its also a problem on some of the vette. We would smell burning oil after the car was up to temp and everytime we came to stop in like 30 second bursts. Its wasnt a constant odor of oil full time but was like the car was farting. There was no oil leaks on the car anywhere, just odor getting out of the RMS somehow. And yes the PCV system was fully checked and was working properly. You might have the same issue

Zl1 #586 · 10-21-2012, 09:43 PM

Thanks looks like its back to then dealer

alyssasdad · 10-22-2012, 05:51 AM

I havnt smelled oil since I changed my oil but I do have a problem. When I have it on vent, all the way on the cold side,on recirc or not,it always blows warm air.Unless the temp is 50 or below,it seems to always blow warm air.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 10-22-2012, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Zl1 #586

Thanks looks like its back to then dealer

Let us know the outcome. We are here at your convenience.

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

BlackinBlack · 10-22-2012, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Zl1 #586

Just had the first oil change after driving home from San Diego approx 120 mi.
Noticed slight odor of oil went to a friends shop and inspected every accessible area no drips no spills.went on another ride today,same thing.anybody else,any thoughts.

I had this problem with my SS after its first oil change. The smell did disappear over time. Same deal. No noticeable leaks or drips. (Dealer and I personally checked) I had the car for three years and it never leaked but the oil smell would occur after an oil change sometimes but not every time...

Do a search on this site I am certain there has been a post or two about this. It is not a ZL1 issue but a Camaro issue. My guess is the HVAC fresh air inlet is near a vent.

ZL1Dave · 10-23-2012, 07:47 PM

With my oil smell issue I could smell it both inside a sealed up car and also outside of the car. With the engine running and the car on a lift myself and the dealer tech would get a wiff of oil smell coming from the tranny bellhousing every few minutes...but again no visible leaks were found and replacing the rear main seal seems to have fixed the issue

Vroom · 11-10-2012, 11:06 PM

I have this same problem. Seems to come and go when I come to a stop. Lasts a few seconds then seems to go away. I can't see any leaks or anything. The only place that seems to have a similar odor inside the engine compartment is the oil dipstick.

Misterleeman · 02-06-2013, 09:30 PM

Having the same problem. Burning smell.. almost like rubber. Its coming from the engine bay/under the car (front).

1500 miles.

-- Lee

LimaCharlie · 02-06-2013, 09:58 PM

SS owner here. I smell oil every time I change the oil. It is very faint (smell it mostly when stopped) and goes away after a couple weeks. Same with all of you....no visible leaks and nothing on the ground when parked for a while.
Makes me wonder if the oil is slightly overfilled or something?

mcchevy69ss · 02-06-2013, 10:46 PM

I have noticed the same issue after my first oil change.

PNYSLAR · 02-07-2013, 07:12 AM

same here, I changed the oil about 250 miles ago , 6000 total and have smelled oil buring ever since. I am going to pull the bottom cover off this weekend to see if I find an oil leak, but I don't see anything on the garage floor. I'll tag this thread and follow to see if anything is found to correct this issue.

DangerZL1 · 02-07-2013, 09:24 AM

I always use Windex to dlean around the filter and drain plug before installing either of them in my cars after changing the oil. I hate smelling burning oil after a change. My '86 Monte Carlo SS always had the smell after an oil change too and I could never figure out why.

10-20-2012, 08:36 PM	#1
Zl1 #586 Drives: 2016 Z06/07 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: So cal Posts: 396 View My Garage	Oil odor a/c vents Just had the first oil change after driving home from San Diego approx 120 mi. Noticed slight odor of oil went to a friends shop and inspected every accessible area no drips no spills.went on another ride today,same thing.anybody else,any thoughts. __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=66451&dateline=135040 1562

10-21-2012, 09:43 PM	#4
Zl1 #586 Drives: 2016 Z06/07 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: So cal Posts: 396 View My Garage	Thanks looks like its back to then dealer __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=66451&dateline=135040 1562

11-10-2012, 11:06 PM	#9
Vroom Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 325	I have this same problem. Seems to come and go when I come to a stop. Lasts a few seconds then seems to go away. I can't see any leaks or anything. The only place that seems to have a similar odor inside the engine compartment is the oil dipstick. __________________ 2013 Victory Red ZL1 - 210K+ miles. Mods: Who needs mods...its a freaking ZL1 - Last car: 2006 GTO

02-06-2013, 09:58 PM	#11
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	SS owner here. I smell oil every time I change the oil. It is very faint (smell it mostly when stopped) and goes away after a couple weeks. Same with all of you....no visible leaks and nothing on the ground when parked for a while. Makes me wonder if the oil is slightly overfilled or something? __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

02-07-2013, 07:12 AM	#13
PNYSLAR Summit White 2012 ZL1 M6 Drives: 2010 BLACK 2SS/RS M6 Delvd 8/24/9 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Elkmont, Alabama Posts: 435	same here, I changed the oil about 250 miles ago , 6000 total and have smelled oil buring ever since. I am going to pull the bottom cover off this weekend to see if I find an oil leak, but I don't see anything on the garage floor. I'll tag this thread and follow to see if anything is found to correct this issue. __________________ 2012 Summit White ZL1 Manual 6sp Blk 10 spoke, "Thanks Champion Chevrolet" delivered 6/9/2012 #1588

10-21-2012, 08:46 AM	#2
Jeff Boe Drives: ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Adams,ND Posts: 3	All the time,550 miles so far!

10-21-2012, 11:56 AM	#3
ZL1Dave Drives: 2012 ZL-1 #1442 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Phila. Pa Posts: 201	My car went through the exact same thing after first oil change at 1500 miles. Sat at dealer for 2 weeks until the engineers got involved and had the techs replace the rear main seal. Apparently its also a problem on some of the vette. We would smell burning oil after the car was up to temp and everytime we came to stop in like 30 second bursts. Its wasnt a constant odor of oil full time but was like the car was farting. There was no oil leaks on the car anywhere, just odor getting out of the RMS somehow. And yes the PCV system was fully checked and was working properly. You might have the same issue

10-22-2012, 05:51 AM	#5
alyssasdad Go VOLS!!!!! Drives: ZL1 #1344 VR, M6 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ardmore,Al. Posts: 279	I havnt smelled oil since I changed my oil but I do have a problem. When I have it on vent, all the way on the cold side,on recirc or not,it always blows warm air.Unless the temp is 50 or below,it seems to always blow warm air. __________________ 1.GOD 2.Family 3.Camaro........& the TENNESSEE VOLS!!!

10-23-2012, 07:47 PM	#8
ZL1Dave Drives: 2012 ZL-1 #1442 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Phila. Pa Posts: 201	With my oil smell issue I could smell it both inside a sealed up car and also outside of the car. With the engine running and the car on a lift myself and the dealer tech would get a wiff of oil smell coming from the tranny bellhousing every few minutes...but again no visible leaks were found and replacing the rear main seal seems to have fixed the issue

02-06-2013, 09:30 PM	#10
Misterleeman Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 84	Having the same problem. Burning smell.. almost like rubber. Its coming from the engine bay/under the car (front). 1500 miles. -- Lee

02-06-2013, 10:46 PM	#12
mcchevy69ss Drives: 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: So Cal. Posts: 17	I have noticed the same issue after my first oil change.

02-07-2013, 09:24 AM	#14
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	I always use Windex to dlean around the filter and drain plug before installing either of them in my cars after changing the oil. I hate smelling burning oil after a change. My '86 Monte Carlo SS always had the smell after an oil change too and I could never figure out why.