Oil Smell and Smoke

[rconde]

I've noticed when I stop and shut off my car I get an oil burning smell and some light oil smoke coming from the rear drivers wheel well. It only lasts for maybe 60 seconds. It's a 2001 with 6000 miles. There is never any oil on the floor so it's not a big leak but obviously some oil is getting out of the motor. Anyone have experience with this?

[RandallNeighbour]

Sounds like you've got a tiny one somewhere. I have one on that side, but it's nothing major and I'm not planning to fiddle with it yet. I think it's a valve cover gasket and it may just need to be tightened a bit.

Get it checked out so you know what you are dealing with. If it's under warranty, make the dealership diagnose and correct it asap.

[Adam]

Dang, 2001 with only 6k miles. Maybe a seal or two dried up?

[Lux]

Yup. Sounds like a valve cover leak. Oil dropping on the exhaust manifold and burning.


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[Brucelee]

Cam cover!

[rconde]

Thanks all.

Sounds like cam cover or valve cover leak is probably it. I'm new to Boxsters. Can I get to those myself? If so, where/how? I guess worst case is have it looked at during my next oil change.