Engine Oil question.
#1
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Engine Oil question.
I was checking my oil level and was just wondering to if its normal to smell gasoline in the oil?? The oil level was actually still topped off after 3 months and the engine hadnt been on for at least 12 hours whem I checked it.
#2
not sure if thats normal or not but i do know that infiniti has transferred over to a new type of oil call "ester oil." not sure exactly what the purpose of the change is other than it being better for the engine but i do kno it is a synthetic oil and it is alot more expensive if it does happen to be your oil, bring it in to infiniti and they should give you a free oil change as long as your car is still under warranty.
#4
hmm...i was told that it was synthetic from infiniti. maybe they were just trying to avoid getting all scientific and technical on me lol. i do know its expensive tho! thanks for the heads up tho, much appreciated
#6
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What do you think it could be?? I didnt think it was normal. I really only use shell v-power and Exxon gas.
#7
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It has nothing to do with the brand of gas you buy, that is inconsequential. You should take it in ASAP and have them tell you why. It could be a number of different causes. Do you take mostly short trips? Do you let your engine warm up completely before driving away or just start up and dash? It could be those factors or much more serious issues like blowby past your rings (I hope not). Take it in and find out is the only way to know for sure. Then let us know.
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#8
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It has nothing to do with the brand of gas you buy, that is inconsequential. You should take it in ASAP and have them tell you why. It could be a number of different causes. Do you take mostly short trips? Do you let your engine warm up completely before driving away or just start up and dash? It could be those factors or much more serious issues like blowby past your rings (I hope not). Take it in and find out is the only way to know for sure. Then let us know.
What would those 2 things have to do with it tho? I mean considering this is a new car, we're not talking about some high mileage vehicle here, in fact one that has only had 2 oil changes. I'm going to check the oil again when it cools down. My Dad was asking me if the oil seemed thinner, I never really thought about it but it did seem kinda of thin when I remembered that the engine had not been turned on in over 24 hrs and was cold.
Thanks again for your help,
#12
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I took it by the dealership yesterday and all he did was smell the oil like I did but he said he didnt smell anything! I also smelled it and I have to admit I really didnt smell anything this time but it was 104 outside and the engine was of course HOT when I got it home and waited til it cooled down I could smell the gas again in the oil. I have a oil change due next month sometime and I am going to demand that they analyze the oil!
#15
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See, the reason I ask is because I noticed the exact same thing. But all engine oil will have a slight scent of fuel to it. If you have another vehicle, go sniff that dipstick and you'll notice a hint of fuel to the oil. My jeep has the exact same strength of fuel scent to the oil. Now, if your oil smells like you're sticking your nose in a gas tank, THEN you've got a problem as Black Betty mention aboved.