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you ever started your car after an oil
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change and been hit with that dreaded
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burning oil smell it's enough to make
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your stomach churn and send you into a
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panic but before you assume the worst
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let me tell you it's actually pretty
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common in this video I'm going to
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explain the causes of that burning smell
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and share proven steps to get your
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engine running fresh and clean
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again what's normal after an oil change
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first it's important to understand that
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a little bit of that unpleasant burning
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odor right after an oil change is
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generally nothing to worry about this
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can come from a few expected and
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harmless sources spilled oil on the hot
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engine components that's burning off oil
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films on the exhaust system being
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liberated slight header contact with the
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oil pan as long as the smell Fades
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within the first 20 to 30 minutes of
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driving you're probably just dealing
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with the normal aftermath of an oil
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change however if that burning smell
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persists or gets worse it's time to take
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a closer look under the hood serious
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causes of burning oil smells there are
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few more significant issues that can
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lead to continuous severe burning oil
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odors low oil level from leaks or
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improper filling external leaks from
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worn gaskets or seals a clawed PCV
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system causing excessive blowby damaged
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internal components like worn Rings or
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valve guides to diagnose the root cause
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pay attention attention to factors like
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the duration and intensity of smell as
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well as any other symptoms like visible
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leaks or smoke I'll walk you through how
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to methodically inspect your engine to
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pinpoint the problem the risks of
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ignoring burning oil smells it may be
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tempting to just ignore that burning
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smell especially if your car seems to be
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running okay but trust me that's a risky
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move letting these issues slide can lead
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to some serious engine damage over time
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like rapid wear on critical bearings and
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compon components clogged catalytic
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inverters from unburnt oil compression
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loss from stuck piston rings corrosion
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of internal engine parts from leaks the
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sooner you address the underlying cause
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the better chance you have of preventing
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costly repairs down the road I'll share
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some top rated products that can help
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you tackle common oil leak and engine
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wear issues preventing burning smells
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after oil changes of course the best
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approach is to avoid these burning oil
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problems in the first place here are
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some proactive steps you can take during
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your next Oil Change use splash guards
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and absorbent mats to catch any drips
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double check that you're not overfilling
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the engine inspect for any residual oil
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spills after the service verify you're
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using the right oil specifications make
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sure the PCV system is clear of
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obstructions by taking these precautions
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you can greatly reduce the chances of
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dealing with that nasty burning smell
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after your next oil change your engine
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will thank you so there you have it
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everything you need to know about that
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dreaded burning oil smell and how to fix
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it remember a little bit of odor is
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normal but persistent issues require
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prompt attention be proactive with your
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oil changes and engine maintenance to
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keep that fresh clean scent going strong
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if you found this video helpful make
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sure to hit that like button and
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subscribe for more auto repair and
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maintenance tips and be sure to check
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the description for links to some of the
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top recommended product products to help
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eliminate those oil leaks and engine
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wear problems thanks for watching and
