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    I HAVE a 1996 Hyundai Excel with 180,000km that has been reliable and free of problems. However, recently I have noticed a burned oil smell. It car is not losing oil, the oil is not dark in colour and the engine shows no signs of overheating. Would you be able to suggest what the problem might be before I take it to be checked.
    Answered by CarsGuide
    8 March 2007
    Carsguide.com.au

    IT DOESN'T sound as if your Hyundai is burning oil, so I would be looking for a leak that is allowing oil to connect with the exhaust manifold or part of the exhaust system. If you can't see any leak, perhaps have the engine steam cleaned and then watch carefully for a few days to see if you can identify the leak source.

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