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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: StevieP on 26 March 2010, 12:12:21

Title: Burning Oil
Post by: StevieP on 26 March 2010, 12:12:21

Hi All, I have a 2.6 V6 Auto 2001 with 49k miles.
Lately i have noticed that it is using alot of oil (prob 1 litre per month) and now and again after a journey i notice a strong burning oil smell coming from the car and u can feel the heat.
Seems to be running OK and  temp guage is between 80 and 85 not too hot and I cant notice any oil leaks.
Any idea on what it could be fellow Omega owners ???????

Title: Re: Burning Oil
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 26 March 2010, 12:16:53

Cam cover gaskets and blocked breathers spring to mind.

Title: Re: Burning Oil
Post by: griffin on 26 March 2010, 12:17:42

Hi

Seems very similar to the problem I'm having. I've put mine down to leaking Rocker Gaskets which I need to replace.

 :)

Title: Re: Burning Oil
Post by: StevieP on 26 March 2010, 13:25:18

Thanks Guys, Is this easy to do ? Is there Any guidance on how to clean the breathers as im not the most mechanically minded person.

Title: Re: Burning Oil
Post by: StevieP on 26 March 2010, 18:44:14

Update, Have had a good look over the engine and have noticed oil on one of the big inlet pipes at front of engine, Have taken the pipe off and there is a bit of oil on the inside and outside of it, Have put it back on securely.
Any ideas as to what is wrong ???? Or could this still be the breathers blocked ???