My first BMW - Smell burnt oil

chet · 04-02-2011, 02:58 PM

Hello all,

I just bought a 2006 BMW 325i with 80K miles on it about a week ago and am thrilled to be riding around on it. I just noticed something that has me unsettled. Hoping to get some help...

When I start the car, I can smell burnt oil(I think) from under the hood. The previous seller had the oil changed about a month ago and the Electronic Oil indicator shows that the oil level is at Max. I do not see any oil leaks under the car.

When I finally did open the hood and start the car, I can see smoke emanating from the square cap mounted on the center of the engine. What could this be?

I did search the forum for burnt oil smell, and couldn't find anything relevant from the results. I am a newbie and this is my first BMW.

If it helps to attach some pictures on, let me know what pictures would help and I could post them on here.

Thanks in advance!

Suggestion to moderators: Maybe there could be a newbie section with some FAQs?

XieJin · 04-02-2011, 03:12 PM

are u sre its screwed on tightly? maybe its just leaking a bit, i would try to take it off and screw it back on again, check the O-ring while ur at it.

StoneCold · 04-02-2011, 03:21 PM

check engine cover gasket.

04-02-2011, 02:58 PM	#1
chet Registered 1 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Baton Rouge LA iTrader: (0)	My first BMW - Smell burnt oil - Help! Hello all, I just bought a 2006 BMW 325i with 80K miles on it about a week ago and am thrilled to be riding around on it. I just noticed something that has me unsettled. Hoping to get some help... When I start the car, I can smell burnt oil(I think) from under the hood. The previous seller had the oil changed about a month ago and the Electronic Oil indicator shows that the oil level is at Max. I do not see any oil leaks under the car. When I finally did open the hood and start the car, I can see smoke emanating from the square cap mounted on the center of the engine. What could this be? I did search the forum for burnt oil smell, and couldn't find anything relevant from the results. I am a newbie and this is my first BMW. If it helps to attach some pictures on, let me know what pictures would help and I could post them on here. Thanks in advance! Suggestion to moderators: Maybe there could be a newbie section with some FAQs?
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04-02-2011, 03:12 PM	#2
XieJin Private First Class 10 Rep 197 Posts Drives: '15 M235i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	are u sre its screwed on tightly? maybe its just leaking a bit, i would try to take it off and screw it back on again, check the O-ring while ur at it.
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04-02-2011, 03:21 PM	#3
StoneCold Captain 13 Rep 623 Posts Drives: BMW 2008 328i Coupe, Pro 02/08 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vancouver, WA iTrader: (1)	check engine cover gasket.
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