2005BlueBalt2.2

So for several months now I've been smelling burnt oil. I've not seen any spots on the block or head where its leaking. And I don't have smoke coming from the exhaust. But when I change my oil I am usually about a half to a whole quart low.

Any ideas on where to start looking?


I'm not overly concerned about it because I'm gonna drive it till it just won't go anymore. But I am getting a new ride and the cobalt will be gas saver/ride for when its raining. When its raining because I'm getting a new mustang gt and hopefully build it to around 600 ponies.


Thanks everyone!

06G85

iTrader: (4)

First question, Are you catless? Second question (suggestion) check your valve cover gasket and spark plug o-rings. You may have a leak. I had one of my spark plug o-rings twist when I put my valve cover back on after painting it.

2005BlueBalt2.2

I am catless. I haven't plugs in about 10k miles. I'll do that in the morning

06G85

iTrader: (4)

Catless, I think you're going to smell a little bit, but shouldn't be a heavy oil smell. Change plugs deff.

2005BlueBalt2.2

Pulled all four plugs today. They weren't black at the bottom. Looked more like they weren't burnt rather than oily. Didn't feel oily either. The electrodes on them were almost gone and the ones that were left were a dark red color. Looked like they're getting extremely hot in there.

2005BlueBalt2.2

Changed all four plugs today. One was pretty black and felt oily but wasn't "bad". The other three looked like they had been really hot. The electrodes were white. I got close to the exhaust and I can see a little smoke coming out. I stood up and couldn't see it so I know its not burning too bad.

Any ideas on what I should check?

jlong3382

What mods do you have OP?

2005BlueBalt2.2

Spectre diy cold air intake, bad mab shorty header, glass pack muffler

sandman

iTrader: (4)

I like your style

jlong3382

If your spark plug was oily, that indicates that your burning it. How many miles do you have?

riceburner

iTrader: (66)

i've always smelt burning oil with my car. and i have no idea why, i'm never low and there are no signs of leaks anywhere

Mr.Tozzi

iTrader: (3)

I smell oil every time I have my cutout open, but my car doesnt burn a drop of oil, nor I have smoke comming out. I just ignore the smell.

riceburner

iTrader: (66)

Especially when i consider i've smelt burnt oil with ALL of my three gm cars. just a gm thing?

2005BlueBalt2.2

Itlk roll over to 129k today. I've always run Mobil 1 full synthetic. I've had it since it was at 93,888. Changed every 3500-4000 miles. Plugs were changed at 105,XXX. Then again at 128k.