jumperjohn
Active Member
Hello.
I'm looking for some advice. I picked up my 2007 E500 - 63k miles on Friday. As I drove away from the garage all was ok. When the car got warm and the heater fans started up I could smell burning oil, it was quite strong but I thought it was the car in front. After a few minutes the smell went and I forgot all about it.
The next day the same thing happened. After the car warmed I could smell oil fumes, not as strong this time and after a few minutes, again it disappeared.
The same thing has happened each time I drive the car for the first time. Because it has rained today I have noticed a small amount of oil on the driveway, great..........
I have searched Google and it seems the rocker cover gasket sometimes leaks a little oil. I have looked under the bonnet today and yesterday but I can't see any evidence of an oil leak.
I have it booked in at the dealers in the morning but was wondering if anyone could offer a little reassurance or have had this problem and it was an easy fix.......
I'm looking for some advice. I picked up my 2007 E500 - 63k miles on Friday. As I drove away from the garage all was ok. When the car got warm and the heater fans started up I could smell burning oil, it was quite strong but I thought it was the car in front. After a few minutes the smell went and I forgot all about it.
The next day the same thing happened. After the car warmed I could smell oil fumes, not as strong this time and after a few minutes, again it disappeared.
The same thing has happened each time I drive the car for the first time. Because it has rained today I have noticed a small amount of oil on the driveway, great..........
I have searched Google and it seems the rocker cover gasket sometimes leaks a little oil. I have looked under the bonnet today and yesterday but I can't see any evidence of an oil leak.
I have it booked in at the dealers in the morning but was wondering if anyone could offer a little reassurance or have had this problem and it was an easy fix.......