as of 2 days ago i've noticed a wretched smell coming out of my car. i popped the hood and it reeked of burning oil... i checked the oil level and was down to nothing. (a month ago i was good.) looked all around the engine bay area and no sign of leaks.

i did an oil change yesterday and only got about a quart of oil out (not good, i know). threw on a new HAMP filter and synthetic 5w30 but it made the same smell after driving around for a good 10-15 minutes. a friend suggested moving up to a heavier oil but i dont think that will stop the problem per se. any suggestions?

 

Dont know where your oil is going from your post.Do you have a turbo where it could cook the oil?Heavier oil wont stop it from burning, only helps raise low pressure for worn bearings.Is the motor smoking from tail pipe?If so ring time.

 

i have skunk2 stage 1 head... but it hasnt been doing this until just now. good idea though - i'll have someone drive behind me and look @ my exhaust fumes...

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Also check to see if you have oil in your coolant, loose oil pan bolts, loose valve cover or bad gasket, oil pressure senor fitting. There are only so many places oil can get out. Check'em all

 

Time for a leakdown test.