Smell of fumes in car

Fumes · 22-10-2009 9:05pm #1

Hi Guys, I have a '04 BMW 318ci coupe and I have been getting a bit of a fumey smell when I am stopped. Also noticed that it seems to be using a lot of oil. I've only had the car about 4 months.
I suppose these things could be caused by any number of things but any ideas?
Thanks

listermint · 22-10-2009 9:14pm

Could be numerous things.

There are AC pipes that can deteriate from oil dropping on them or also oil could be leaking and heating on components.

I had the same problem with my 318Ci assumed i would have to shimmy under and have a good look. However i noticed my exhaust was slightly blowing. Turns out the back box has a weak point where the pipe meets the box (bad design) this is fairly easily cracked, and mine had a decent split in it.

Anyway after replacing my back box section of the exhaust smell gone. Crazy i know, wasnt expecting that but it disappeared. used to always smell when i was stopped at lights. sorted :cool:

have a look anyway. but as stated my first port of call was the front

Fumes · 22-10-2009 9:20pm

Thanks Listermint I'll have to have a look up front and also see what condition the back box is in.

Smell of fumes in car

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