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SRT-Oil Smell in Cabin-At High Speed

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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 02:32 PM
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Default SRT-Oil Smell in Cabin-At High Speed

I get a strong burnt oil smell in the car every time I've taken my new SRT well past the legal speed limit--100mph.
It has 55K miles. Just bought it 4 weeks ago. No unusual smell in the cabin when driving at legal speeds.
Any suggestions or ideas would greatly be appreciated.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2013 | 02:43 PM
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Default Re: SRT-Oil Smell in Cabin--At High Speed

I'll post this before onehundred80 has a chance :
"Don't drive above the legal limit"

Now that I got that out of the way, have you checked the valve covers for seepage ?
 
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 12:32 AM
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Default Re: SRT-Oil Smell in Cabin--At High Speed

another helpful factoid may be - do you have it on refresh or recycle in the cabin?
 
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 01:02 AM
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Default Re: SRT-Oil Smell in Cabin--At High Speed

Originally Posted by ala_xfire
have you checked the valve covers for seepage ?
^^ This

Look at the RH valve cover, near the breather inlet/outlet. The higher speeds force the smell into the cabin via the cowl, whereas at normal speeds, there isn't adequate pressure and the smell wisps over the windshield.
 
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