Burning Oil Smell While Driving

[4DEATER]

That's the gist of it. Driving along about 45 to 50 and out of no where a strong smell of burning oil. Smells like dropping oil on your headers during an oil change and it goes away in a few seconds. Just happens randomly and I seem to smell it more times after coming to a stop. I looked under the hood the best I could tonight with a flashlight and no visible signs of oil. On a side note I never smelled it before my first oil change at the dealer. Any thoughts or others with this issue?

[4DEATER]

Just a follow up in case this becomes an issue for anyone else. Had two dealers check it out and finally found that I had a leaking valve cover gasket. Problem solved so far.

[viva hemi]

Originally Posted by 4DEATER

Just a follow up in case this becomes an issue for anyone else. Had two dealers check it out and finally found that I had a leaking valve cover gasket. Problem solved so far.

Will have to have mine checked. I have the same issue. Happens after I drive her hard, which is every time I take her out.
Which side and approx where was it leaking?
Thanks

[4DEATER]

I saw oil that had ran down on my oil filter when I changed it last so I am guessing the passenger side. Sounds like you have the same thing though.

[RT23]

Did you get a look at the gasket? Just curious as to whether it was torn, defective or what. Glad you got it fixed.
Like your screen name BTW.

[4DEATER]

I did not get a look at the gasket sorry.

[FourMopars]

Originally Posted by 4DEATER

Just a follow up in case this becomes an issue for anyone else. Had two dealers check it out and finally found that I had a leaking valve cover gasket. Problem solved so far.

My 2011 SRT8 Challenger has just under 7000 miles and I have always smelled oil usually after I stop, I thought it was other vehicles around me. But I have confirmed it is no other vehicles causing the odor. I have not taken it to the dealer yet. I have had two oil changes and still the same thing. I have used Bosch and Mobile 1 filters...made no difference.

Thanks for the information. I will let the dealership know what was causing your burned oil smell. Thanks again.

[dodgedart]

Originally Posted by FourMopars

My 2011 SRT8 Challenger has just under 7000 miles and I have always smelled oil usually after I stop, I thought it was other vehicles around me. But I have confirmed it is no other vehicles causing the odor. I have not taken it to the dealer yet. I have had two oil changes and still the same thing. I have used Bosch and Mobile 1 filters...made no difference.

Thanks for the information. I will let the dealership know what was causing your burned oil smell. Thanks again.

The gaskets are too brittle. They get hot and crack. The old bimmers did that too.
After some mileage you can change to a HM oil

[FourMopars]

Originally Posted by FourMopars

My 2011 SRT8 Challenger has just under 7000 miles and I have always smelled oil usually after I stop, I thought it was other vehicles around me. But I have confirmed it is no other vehicles causing the odor. I have not taken it to the dealer yet. I have had two oil changes and still the same thing. I have used Bosch and Mobile 1 filters...made no difference.

Thanks for the information. I will let the dealership know what was causing your burned oil smell. Thanks again.

Well my car went to the dealership today, they tried and could not find a leak. I went into the garage and looked with them...no leak could be found. One of the Mechanics suggested it was the cosmoline burning off. So no answers yet. Not upset with the mechanics as I was with them and could not find it. No TSB's on the issue either.

[Carmen_SRT]

Hey 4DEATER, thanks for this info. I'm experienceing the same thing and no sign of leak. Plan on bringin'er to the dealer for a checkup. Hopefully they'll spot the source.