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nyrfan · 02-10-2013, 10:13 AM

Gonna bring mine to the dealer as the smell is really bothering me.

Sent from my 2SS/RS

Zl1 #586 · 02-10-2013, 10:20 AM

In my case it's always there just much more noticeable/stronger right after an oil change.
I know this is not the answer your looking for but it's all I have and seems to be more noticeable during the warmer months.

nyrfan · 02-10-2013, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zl1 #586

In my case it's always there just much more noticeable/stronger right after an oil change.
I know this is not the answer your looking for but it's all I have and seems to be more noticeable during the warmer months.

Have you had yours fixed yet or just living with it?

I do agree the smell always seems to be there, more at startup but when I put it on AC it goes away.

Sent from my 2SS/RS

nyrfan · 02-17-2013, 05:36 PM

Anyone else having this issue? I was at the dealer on Saturday. The SM smelled it but had no idea what it was. I plan to leave the car with them one day this week.

DangerZL1 · 02-17-2013, 09:44 PM

I had a 1999 Mustang GT with likely the same problem. The rear main seal can apparently spew fumes and not drip oil making it difficult and frustrating to diagnose since adding dye to the oil will show nothing. It's going to take persistence on your part to get the service department to take the time to diagnose the problem.

Zl1 #586 · 02-18-2013, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DangerZL1

I had a 1999 Mustang GT with likely the same problem. The rear main seal can apparently spew fumes and not drip oil making it difficult and frustrating to diagnose since adding dye to the oil will show nothing. It's going to take persistence on your part to get the service department to take the time to diagnose the problem.

could not explain it any clearer

zl1bro · 02-18-2013, 10:27 AM

Did most of the people who experienced this after an oil change smell oil coming through the vents prior to the oil change? I don't smell oil in my car at all at this point and am about to change oil for the first time..

nyrfan · 02-18-2013, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zl1bro

Did most of the people who experienced this after an oil change smell oil coming through the vents prior to the oil change? I don't smell oil in my car at all at this point and am about to change oil for the first time..

I did my 1st oil change at 500 miles, to be honest I do not remember smelling it then.

I started a new thread on this in the main section to get some more traction.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=277786

cuffnstuff1 · 02-18-2013, 10:36 PM

I just traded my 2012 1LT for a 2012 2SS my 2SS has 310 miles and i can smell a oil burning smell can it just be its new or should i get it checked its been doing it for the last 200 miles

bandit4008 · 10-17-2013, 09:24 AM

I have had the oil smell since i picked up the car in march of 2013. It happened occasionally after coming to a stop when warmed up. You could only smell it in the cabin and it was definitely OIL. Nothing else has that distinctive smell.
Before going to the dealer, i personally crawled around uderneath and could not find any leaks. The dealer said it was probabbly a coating on engine surfaces that would burn off quickly. i have had many new cars and i have never heard that or experienced this before but i figured i would give him the benefit of a doubt. Sure enough, in a few weeks it was gone. Keep in mind that i drive 120mi per day.
At first oil change, the smell came back for a few weeks and continues to come back everytime i change the oil and its not because i spill any oil during the change. It has to do with the oil level in the crankcase. I use mobil 1 and wait until the oil life monitor tells me to change the oil. usually by this time i'm about 1 qt low, which with an 8 qt cap on the 6.2 is not an issue. just topping off the level and not changing the oil brings the smell back.
Planning on making an apt. with the dealer now that i have all my ducks lined up in a row and start the painfull process of dealing with GM

Drbormd · 10-17-2013, 11:43 AM

Just got my oil changed yesterday for the first time 1500 miles, and yes now I smell the oil. Only really when I get out of the car though..

TOYMARO · 10-24-2013, 09:45 PM

Same problem....oil burning smell at stops.....grrrrrrrr I dont like the rear main answer but its likly. :(

yellow69z28rs · 10-24-2013, 10:41 PM

Hum...never had this problem....

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 10-25-2013, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bandit4008

I have had the oil smell since i picked up the car in march of 2013. It happened occasionally after coming to a stop when warmed up. You could only smell it in the cabin and it was definitely OIL. Nothing else has that distinctive smell.
Before going to the dealer, i personally crawled around uderneath and could not find any leaks. The dealer said it was probabbly a coating on engine surfaces that would burn off quickly. i have had many new cars and i have never heard that or experienced this before but i figured i would give him the benefit of a doubt. Sure enough, in a few weeks it was gone. Keep in mind that i drive 120mi per day.
At first oil change, the smell came back for a few weeks and continues to come back everytime i change the oil and its not because i spill any oil during the change. It has to do with the oil level in the crankcase. I use mobil 1 and wait until the oil life monitor tells me to change the oil. usually by this time i'm about 1 qt low, which with an 8 qt cap on the 6.2 is not an issue. just topping off the level and not changing the oil brings the smell back.
Planning on making an apt. with the dealer now that i have all my ducks lined up in a row and start the painfull process of dealing with GM

Hello,

Very sorry to hear about the vehicle concerns as I certainly understand the displeasure you're feeling. I am able to research any recalls potentially associated with your concern if you send me your full name and VIN. I also want to extend an offer of assistance to once you have scheduled an official diagnosis. I'd be more than happy to keep an eye on the process for you if needed.

Regards,

William R.
Chevrolet Customer Care

02-10-2013, 10:13 AM	#29
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	Gonna bring mine to the dealer as the smell is really bothering me. Sent from my 2SS/RS __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

02-10-2013, 10:20 AM	#30
Zl1 #586 Drives: 2016 Z06/07 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: So cal Posts: 396 View My Garage	In my case it's always there just much more noticeable/stronger right after an oil change. I know this is not the answer your looking for but it's all I have and seems to be more noticeable during the warmer months. __________________ http://www.camaro5.com/forums/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=66451&dateline=135040 1562

10-24-2013, 10:41 PM	#41
yellow69z28rs Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible Black Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Alexandria La. Posts: 363	Hum...never had this problem.... __________________ JRE 750 HP package Rag Top Rob

02-17-2013, 05:36 PM	#32
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	Anyone else having this issue? I was at the dealer on Saturday. The SM smelled it but had no idea what it was. I plan to leave the car with them one day this week.

02-17-2013, 09:44 PM	#33
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,935	I had a 1999 Mustang GT with likely the same problem. The rear main seal can apparently spew fumes and not drip oil making it difficult and frustrating to diagnose since adding dye to the oil will show nothing. It's going to take persistence on your part to get the service department to take the time to diagnose the problem.

02-18-2013, 10:27 AM	#35
zl1bro Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 SIM AGM mono stripe Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Boston Posts: 453	Did most of the people who experienced this after an oil change smell oil coming through the vents prior to the oil change? I don't smell oil in my car at all at this point and am about to change oil for the first time..

02-18-2013, 10:36 PM	#37
cuffnstuff1 Drives: Hearse Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US Posts: 255	I just traded my 2012 1LT for a 2012 2SS my 2SS has 310 miles and i can smell a oil burning smell can it just be its new or should i get it checked its been doing it for the last 200 miles

10-17-2013, 09:24 AM	#38
bandit4008 Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Brentwood, Ca Posts: 21	I have had the oil smell since i picked up the car in march of 2013. It happened occasionally after coming to a stop when warmed up. You could only smell it in the cabin and it was definitely OIL. Nothing else has that distinctive smell. Before going to the dealer, i personally crawled around uderneath and could not find any leaks. The dealer said it was probabbly a coating on engine surfaces that would burn off quickly. i have had many new cars and i have never heard that or experienced this before but i figured i would give him the benefit of a doubt. Sure enough, in a few weeks it was gone. Keep in mind that i drive 120mi per day. At first oil change, the smell came back for a few weeks and continues to come back everytime i change the oil and its not because i spill any oil during the change. It has to do with the oil level in the crankcase. I use mobil 1 and wait until the oil life monitor tells me to change the oil. usually by this time i'm about 1 qt low, which with an 8 qt cap on the 6.2 is not an issue. just topping off the level and not changing the oil brings the smell back. Planning on making an apt. with the dealer now that i have all my ducks lined up in a row and start the painfull process of dealing with GM

10-17-2013, 11:43 AM	#39
Drbormd Drives: 13 F150 Eco 14 ZL1 650 RWHP Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lincoln California Posts: 132	Just got my oil changed yesterday for the first time 1500 miles, and yes now I smell the oil. Only really when I get out of the car though..

10-24-2013, 09:45 PM	#40
TOYMARO Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS 2SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: here Posts: 591	Same problem....oil burning smell at stops.....grrrrrrrr I dont like the rear main answer but its likly. :(