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oftenimitated · 04-09-2014, 09:33 PM

2011 camaro ss with 8k miles. Bought in December. Stored over winter. --when I start it up after sitting overnight or for a day or 2 it smells like something is burning? What could this be?

I know the dealer said they put a synthetic blend oil in it which I will be changing this weekend but that wouldn't be the cause would it?

Any help would be great, thanks.

2010SLVRBULIT · 04-09-2014, 09:36 PM

probably due to a 'sloppy' oil change..

Chevy_cowboy · 04-09-2014, 10:04 PM

what does it smell like is burning? Oil, plastic, coolant? They all have pretty distinct smells, that would help track down where its coming from.

Bulldog3071 · 04-09-2014, 10:18 PM

why would u change from the synthetic oil it unless it's not Mobil one 5w 30

LoneStar · 04-09-2014, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010SLVRBULIT

probably due to a 'sloppy' oil change..

They probably spilled a little big of oil during the change. If so, it will smell until it burns off.

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Originally Posted by Bulldog3071

why would u change from the synthetic oil it unless it's not Mobil one 5w 30

Because the dealer said they put synthetic BLEND in (which is a mixture of synthetic and dino oil), he probably wants something that's "full" synthetic.

oftenimitated · 04-10-2014, 12:30 AM

Smells like oil I would say but I didn't smell it when I got it in December it just started recently

And yes I'm changing the oil to synthetic because the dealer didn't use full synthetic

derklug · 04-10-2014, 12:40 AM

Look over the engine compartment, and especially under the plastic covers. I have seen lots of times where mice drag things up onto the engine while it is stored over the winter. A nest of plastic on the exhaust is no bueno.

one~Bad~SS · 04-10-2014, 12:44 AM

had this same thing happen in my Audi, try checking the battery, it could be a bad battery overheating..... hope this helps.

RubberChicken · 04-10-2014, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by oftenimitated

Smells like oil I would say but I didn't smell it when I got it in December it just started recently

And yes I'm changing the oil to synthetic because the dealer didn't use full synthetic

The dealer should know to use only DEXOS oil in the Camaro.

qcman · 04-10-2014, 12:21 PM

^ True but DEXOS is a synthetic blend not full Syn... Same thing happened to me. I just went full Syn this time. They put DEXOS in last time though it is only a Semi-Syn. Still meets the Warranty for the Camaro though. I was surprised the car didn't require Full Syn for warranty...

Cam

RubberChicken · 04-10-2014, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by qcman

^ True but DEXOS is a synthetic blend not full Syn... Same thing happened to me. I just went full Syn this time. They put DEXOS in last time though it is only a Semi-Syn. Still meets the Warranty for the Camaro though. I was surprised the car didn't require Full Syn for warranty...

Cam

I didn't know DEXOS wasn't full synthetic. For as much as the local Firestone charges for an oil change ($74.99 because they said DEXOS was expensive synthetic) you would think that was full synthetic. Luckily they have coupons that end up knocking that down to $55.

qcman · 04-10-2014, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RubberChicken

I didn't know DEXOS wasn't full synthetic. For as much as the local Firestone charges for an oil change ($74.99 because they said DEXOS was expensive synthetic) you would think that was full synthetic. Luckily they have coupons that end up knocking that down to $55.

Or it might be that the only thing they have is a full syn that meets or exceeds DEXOS but if you get Dexos1 at the dealer it is a Semi for sure. I seem to recall getting full Syn in my company truck at a local oil change joint as thats all they sold that met it. But DEXOS is referred to as a synthetic blend...

Here DEXOS is $60 & full Syn is $89 I believe.

Cam

LoneStar · 04-10-2014, 02:31 PM

Dexos is just a standard that oils must meet to carry the "dexos" license of approval. There's a long list of oils that are dexos licensed, including both full synthetic and synthetic blend (not sure if any conventional oils have made the list). The brand(s) and type(s) of oil varies with different service departments (especially when they're independent from dealerships).

04-09-2014, 09:33 PM	#1
oftenimitated Drives: 2004 Honda Civic+2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South Vienna OH Posts: 396 View My Garage	Burning smell 2011 camaro ss with 8k miles. Bought in December. Stored over winter. --when I start it up after sitting overnight or for a day or 2 it smells like something is burning? What could this be? I know the dealer said they put a synthetic blend oil in it which I will be changing this weekend but that wouldn't be the cause would it? Any help would be great, thanks.

04-09-2014, 10:04 PM	#3
Chevy_cowboy Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS/RS M6 Convertible Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 1,287 View My Garage	what does it smell like is burning? Oil, plastic, coolant? They all have pretty distinct smells, that would help track down where its coming from. __________________

04-10-2014, 12:40 AM	#7
derklug Drives: 12 Boss 302 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, Mi Posts: 1,369	Look over the engine compartment, and especially under the plastic covers. I have seen lots of times where mice drag things up onto the engine while it is stored over the winter. A nest of plastic on the exhaust is no bueno. __________________ The biggest mistakes in life come when you know exactly what you are doing.

04-10-2014, 02:31 PM	#13
LoneStar Drives: 2011 IOM Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,446	Dexos is just a standard that oils must meet to carry the "dexos" license of approval. There's a long list of oils that are dexos licensed, including both full synthetic and synthetic blend (not sure if any conventional oils have made the list). The brand(s) and type(s) of oil varies with different service departments (especially when they're independent from dealerships). __________________

04-09-2014, 09:36 PM	#2
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,525 View My Garage	probably due to a 'sloppy' oil change..

04-09-2014, 10:18 PM	#4
Bulldog3071 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 930 View My Garage	why would u change from the synthetic oil it unless it's not Mobil one 5w 30

04-10-2014, 12:30 AM	#6
oftenimitated Drives: 2004 Honda Civic+2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South Vienna OH Posts: 396 View My Garage	Smells like oil I would say but I didn't smell it when I got it in December it just started recently And yes I'm changing the oil to synthetic because the dealer didn't use full synthetic

04-10-2014, 12:44 AM	#8
one~Bad~SS Drives: 2011 2SS/RS CGM LS3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Park City, Utah Posts: 525	had this same thing happen in my Audi, try checking the battery, it could be a bad battery overheating..... hope this helps.

04-10-2014, 12:21 PM	#10
qcman Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RDP Tuned L99 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada eh? Posts: 1,889	^ True but DEXOS is a synthetic blend not full Syn... Same thing happened to me. I just went full Syn this time. They put DEXOS in last time though it is only a Semi-Syn. Still meets the Warranty for the Camaro though. I was surprised the car didn't require Full Syn for warranty... Cam