2008 Subaru Legacy Smell Oil Through Air Vents Inside Car S Idling After Been

2008 SUBARU LEGACY
82,000 MILES
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Why do I smell oil through the air vents inside my car when it's idling or after its been driven?
Nov 23, 2012 at 9:47 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Check for oil leaks getting to exhaust.
Nov 24, 2012 at 3:06 PM
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BOGGER66
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I Have the same problem, took to the shop where i get oil changed no leaks looked at on lift
Dec 22, 2012 at 3:31 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Is the smell oil or fuel?
Dec 23, 2012 at 10:25 PM
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BOGGER66
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Definitely oil smell, smells like it is burning oil.
Dec 24, 2012 at 12:34 AM
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KHLOW2008
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If you have oil burning, there must be a leak somewhere allowing oil to get to the exhaust.
Dec 24, 2012 at 12:51 PM
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