[HeroMode]

Have an e90 that smells like burning oil. Changed the VCG a few months ago. There seems to be a some oil in the drivers side of the engine. Any ideas of what it could be?

[Shiny.E90]

What model E90? Is the oil burning smell coming from the exhaust or hood?

[MightyMouseTech]

If it's on the drivers side, likely OFHG leaking.

[gbalthrop]

Originally Posted by HeroMode

Have an e90 that smells like burning oil. Changed the VCG a few months ago. There seems to be a some oil in the drivers side of the engine. Any ideas of what it could be?

Hopefully it smells like "vaporizing oil" and NOT "burning oil" or you need to make a comprehensive insurance coverage claim instead of repair.

We can ONLY guess WITHOUT photos of:
1) OFH, front & rear;
2) Periphery of VC, particularly over the exhaust manifolds.

Is there visible oil smoke at any time (particularly when engine fully-warm), and if so, from what part of the engine (most likely @ exhaust manifold)?

George

[HeroMode]

Originally Posted by Shiny.E90

What model E90? Is the oil burning smell coming from the exhaust or hood?

It is a 328i, 2008

[HeroMode]

Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

If it's on the drivers side, likely OFHG leaking.

Thanks!

[HeroMode]

Originally Posted by gbalthrop

Hopefully it smells like "vaporizing oil" and NOT "burning oil" or you need to make a comprehensive insurance coverage claim instead of repair.

We can ONLY guess WITHOUT photos of:
1) OFH, front & rear;
2) Periphery of VC, particularly over the exhaust manifolds.

Is there visible oil smoke at any time (particularly when engine fully-warm), and if so, from what part of the engine (most likely @ exhaust manifold)?

George

Hi, George

Currently there is no visible smoke in any areas of the car. Took it on a bit of drive yesterday to see if the smell would come around again.... so far there is none, but I will likely get the OFH checked... thanks for your response!