Menu toggle

Oil Smell through air con into cabin

RGL55

PCGB Member
Member
I don't use my Cayenne as much as I used to, so sits in the garage for a week or two at a time, then a longish run on the weekend. Last run 2 weeks ago from Essex down into Kent, no problems. This morning I decided to take it on my 7 mile station commute, ran perfectly, but when I parked up at the station I got a distinct whiff of oil through into the cabin. No indication of lack of oil pressure or temperature, no oil smoke from the exhaust, just the smell in the cabin. Any ideas before a call to the OPC?
Thanks,
 
Update: Slight whiff on way home from station after about 3 miles, then disappeared. Have done another short, 8 mile drive and no obvious smell. A bit of a mystery....
 
Mine is in the garage with the exact same issue, turns out to be a very small leak from the cam cover gasket right at the back against the bulkhead it took a while to spot it all done now.
 
Thanks for that, will get mine checked. Not noticed anything since, but keeping an eye on oil consumption....
 
We had the oily smell on our Cayenne Turbo - would be more apparent coming to a stop a the lights with the aircon running.
Turned out to be the rocker gaskets leaking oil onto the hot exhaust and the fumes being ingested into the vehicle.
Relatively inexpensive fix for our local indie to sort.
Now just need to find out where all the fuel is going! Only getting 10/20 mpg when on a run
 

Posts made and opinions expressed are those of the individual forum members

Use of the Forum is subject to the Terms and Conditions

Disclaimer

The opinions expressed on this site are not necessarily those of the Club, who shall have no liability in respect of them or the accuracy of the content. The Club assumes no responsibility for any effects arising from errors or omissions.

Porsche Club Great Britain gives no warranties, guarantees or assurances and makes no representations or recommendations regarding any goods or services advertised on this site. It is the responsibility of visitors to satisfy themselves that goods and/or services supplied by any advertiser are bona fide and in no instance can the Porsche Club Great Britain be held responsible.

When responding to advertisements please ensure that you satisfy yourself of any applicable call charges on numbers not prefixed by usual "landline" STD Codes. Information can be obtained from the operator or the white pages. Before giving out ANY information regarding cars, or any other items for sale, please satisfy yourself that any potential purchaser is bona fide.

Directors of the Board of Porsche Club GB, Club Office Staff, Register Secretaries and Regional Organisers are often requested by Club members to provide information on matters connected with their cars and other matters referred to in the Club Rules. Such information, advice and assistance provided by such persons is given in good faith and is based on the personal experience and knowledge of the individual concerned.

Neither Porsche Club GB, nor any of the aforementioned, shall be under any liability in respect of any such information, advice or assistance given to members. Members are advised to consult qualified specialists for information, advice and assistance on matters connected with their cars at all times.

Back
Top