1999 Ford F150 oil smell

1999 FORD F-150
97,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MARKYMARK
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after driving 8 miles from work to home it smells really hot like oil is burning. i had the oil changed recently and they said it was a quart low after only 3000 miles.
Dec 23, 2007 at 8:11 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Check for a loose oil filter and sump plug, wash down and inspect for new leaks in a day or so.

Mark (mhpautos)
Dec 23, 2007 at 9:54 AM
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