TECH: Oil odor 2003 Vibe 1.8l

Hi all,

Just wondering if I can get some insight into a problem that has developed
with my 03 Vibe GT. Let me start by saying that I have never had any issues
with the vehicle right up to 100K. The car was due for an oil change just
after it turned the century mark. I took it to a local Monro Brake and
Exhaust franchise. This was the first time they had done an oil change for
since since the vehicle hit 50k. From the moment I drove the car away, I
have had an oil odor coming from my air vents. I initially thought they may
have simply dripped some oil onto the engine and it would just burn off. It
has now been 3000 miles and the odor persists. I check ed the drain plug and
filter and they are both dry. There is also no leak that I can see (nothing
under the car after its parked). It smells like a crankcase odor and was not
there before the oil change. Is there anything I should be considering as
the culprit?

Thanks in advance for any info

Wes

"Wes" <paigesdad@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:DnJjf.421$N%1.381@trndny07...[color=blue]
> Hi all,
>
> Just wondering if I can get some insight into a problem that has developed
> with my 03 Vibe GT. Let me start by saying that I have never had any
> issues with the vehicle right up to 100K. The car was due for an oil
> change just after it turned the century mark. I took it to a local Monro
> Brake and Exhaust franchise. This was the first time they had done an oil
> change for since since the vehicle hit 50k. From the moment I drove the
> car away, I have had an oil odor coming from my air vents. I initially
> thought they may have simply dripped some oil onto the engine and it would
> just burn off. It has now been 3000 miles and the odor persists. I check
> ed the drain plug and filter and they are both dry. There is also no leak
> that I can see (nothing under the car after its parked). It smells like a
> crankcase odor and was not there before the oil change. Is there anything
> I should be considering as the culprit?
>
> Thanks in advance for any info
>
> Wes[/color]

I would consider the place that changed your oil as the culprit. Check for
a loose PCV valve or hose. It is possible that they disconnected a hose
when they checked your air filter.

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Ray O
correct the return address punctuation to reply

I am due for another oil change this weekend. I am going to take it back to
them and mention the odor. I was leaning towards the PCV myself.

Thanks

"Ray O" <rokigawa@tristarassociatesDOT.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Wes" <paigesdad@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:DnJjf.421$N%1.381@trndny07...[color=green]
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Just wondering if I can get some insight into a problem that has
>> developed with my 03 Vibe GT. Let me start by saying that I have never
>> had any issues with the vehicle right up to 100K. The car was due for an
>> oil change just after it turned the century mark. I took it to a local
>> Monro Brake and Exhaust franchise. This was the first time they had done
>> an oil change for since since the vehicle hit 50k. From the moment I
>> drove the car away, I have had an oil odor coming from my air vents. I
>> initially thought they may have simply dripped some oil onto the engine
>> and it would just burn off. It has now been 3000 miles and the odor
>> persists. I check ed the drain plug and filter and they are both dry.
>> There is also no leak that I can see (nothing under the car after its
>> parked). It smells like a crankcase odor and was not there before the oil
>> change. Is there anything I should be considering as the culprit?
>>
>> Thanks in advance for any info
>>
>> Wes[/color]
>
> I would consider the place that changed your oil as the culprit. Check
> for a loose PCV valve or hose. It is possible that they disconnected a
> hose when they checked your air filter.
>
> --
> Ray O
> correct the return address punctuation to reply
>[/color]