OK hello all. Before anyone shouts that we've had this thread before, then hold on, i can't see it and being new is no excuse. I've been using the forum for years but always without signing up. firstly it's a great forum with some great contributions so thanks for it's existence.
Right my issue is that i've an 09 500, 1.4 Lounge 16v. Oil smell in cab. Done it for ages, dealer is crap (jordans in hull) and fobbed me off. I've replaced breather, i've replaced oil cap in case seal was gone, also replaced dip stick seal. Still i get a strong smell whenever the fan's are on. Don't get it when air con is on however. Anyway whenever fan's are on i get the smell, occasionally had smoke come from the engine but it's never been at a time when i've been able to stop and open the bonnet and take the air box cover off. Had air box off last week and guess what, yep, no smoke, even at 3,000 rev's, hot engine, no smoke. Driving me mad. There cannot be only me in the world who own's a 500 1.4 with this issue. Makes me wish i had a 1.2 and had it cured with that new breather that Fiat issued. Please someone out there help me. Rattles, niggles and annoyances i can live with. I like the 500, but this oil smell is crap.
Does it whenever in traffic, hot or cold engine. At speed you don't notice it as much due to airflow i'd say. Once you're back at low speeds it's again evident in the cab. Also it's not air filter or pollen filter as these are new. Anyone had any issues with cracks in manifold? Thats the only thing i've yet to rule out and reluctant to mess about with as it's a garage issue.
Thanks to all for any feedback.
We need a good independent Fiat specialist in East Yorkshire, just in case anyone fancies opening one!
Right my issue is that i've an 09 500, 1.4 Lounge 16v. Oil smell in cab. Done it for ages, dealer is crap (jordans in hull) and fobbed me off. I've replaced breather, i've replaced oil cap in case seal was gone, also replaced dip stick seal. Still i get a strong smell whenever the fan's are on. Don't get it when air con is on however. Anyway whenever fan's are on i get the smell, occasionally had smoke come from the engine but it's never been at a time when i've been able to stop and open the bonnet and take the air box cover off. Had air box off last week and guess what, yep, no smoke, even at 3,000 rev's, hot engine, no smoke. Driving me mad. There cannot be only me in the world who own's a 500 1.4 with this issue. Makes me wish i had a 1.2 and had it cured with that new breather that Fiat issued. Please someone out there help me. Rattles, niggles and annoyances i can live with. I like the 500, but this oil smell is crap.
Does it whenever in traffic, hot or cold engine. At speed you don't notice it as much due to airflow i'd say. Once you're back at low speeds it's again evident in the cab. Also it's not air filter or pollen filter as these are new. Anyone had any issues with cracks in manifold? Thats the only thing i've yet to rule out and reluctant to mess about with as it's a garage issue.
Thanks to all for any feedback.
We need a good independent Fiat specialist in East Yorkshire, just in case anyone fancies opening one!