I smell burning oil after I have driven a certain distance

2006 INFINITI G35
180,000 MILES • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HOPPYD4300
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So ever since I got my car I notice after I get on the gas real good or have been driving a good little bit, I start to smell burning oil. I put the car up on a car lift and looked for a leak, it appeared to be coming from my oil pan gasket. So I obtained the correct parts and tools to replace that gasket. I let it dry for 24 hours, but still when I am driving I still smell oil. Please help, I am stumped on where to look next.
Thanks, Dillon
Nov 20, 2018 at 9:25 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Suspect valve cover gasket do to mileage and age. Also "I get on the gas" was clue lots of oil gets pumped up into the valves so most likely to leak with old gaskets.
Nov 21, 2018 at 10:59 AM
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