Faint smell of burning oil during acceleration at high speeds
03-23-2009, 05:55 AM
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My 530i has a faint smell of burning oil during serious acceleration at high speeds. I know my 99 Sonata has this but it's not a well maintained machine like my 530i.
The oil was last changed about 3000 miles ago and iDrive shows about 12k left before it's next oil change.
What gives?
The oil was last changed about 3000 miles ago and iDrive shows about 12k left before it's next oil change.
What gives?
03-23-2009, 06:09 AM
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Yep, I get it too. I've taken my car to the dealer 3 times on the issue. The 3rd time they said a gasget was leaking and they fixed it. Well, like 3 days later same shit happened. I've almost given up. Not sure what it is.
03-23-2009, 06:51 AM
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
I think its the slight carbon build up during light driving and when driven hard it burns off and comes through the open air vents. Most cars if not all have this "faint burning smell" when driven hard.
03-23-2009, 07:11 AM
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I have the same issue never thought much of it. Plus they say its normal for our cars to burn a bit of oil.
03-23-2009, 07:48 AM
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My Ride: Original E60 Spec:
530i - Silver Grey Out, Black Dakota Leather In, Navigation Pro, Voice Command, HiFi Audio, Sports Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package w/ Heated Seats, Style# 123 Alloy Track Wheels, Auto AC, Power Front Seats, Active Turn Xennon Headlights,
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Same here.
03-23-2009, 11:34 AM
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My Ride: 2008 550i Jet Black on Black Leather, SAT with Paddles, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, NAV, Sport Package, PDC, Xenons, Sirius, Trinity 12W LED Angel Eyes, RPi GT Exhaust, M rear spoiler, ACS Roof Spoiler, Tinted Tail Lights, Bimmian Carbon Fiber Pillar Trim, Bimmian Shadow 550i emblem, RPi Scoop, E60 Forum Cling, Mtec bulbs in fog lights, Mtec 2W LED for License Plate Light Bulbs, K&N Filter, Bimmian LED Smoked Side Markers, Blackout roundels, Carbon Fiber Kidney Grills.
Retired Rides - 1989 325i convertible, 1995 M3, 2002 X5, 2005 545i, 2008 X5 (Lemon)
I LOVE the smell of burning oil, so it's just fine with me!! 
03-25-2009, 08:26 AM
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My Ride: E60
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I'm a little hesitant going to the dealer and saying.... I smell oil at high speeds. I mean what are they really going to do?
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