Hey guys need some help diagnosing a problem with my 91 M42 car with roughly 255,000 miles on it. Out for a drive this morning and the car suddenly is barely holding its idle. I get that warning light that's below the fuel gauge as well as the service light. Decide to keep my foot manually idling the car at neutral the couple of miles back home to keep it from stalling. Get home, pop the hood and immediately see smoke and smell oil. Other than this today, my check engine light have generally been on for the last few months. Last oil/filter I did was almost 5,000 kilometers ago.. Also, I've been loosing 1/4 quart of oil every week, but I'm told that it's normal (I run 10w30 Chevron supreme). Any ideas as to what's wrong? I plan on making a 500 mile drive next weekend so id like to fix it before then. Thanks!
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1983 Peugeot 505 STI
1992 Volvo 240 Wagon
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Originally posted by roguetoaster View PostSpark plug well gasket perhaps? Certainly can give you a weak spark/bad idle when a plug is bathed in oil.
also im confused. is it smoking from the tailpipe or from inside the engine bay.
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Originally posted by Dj Buttchug View Postthis.
also im confused. is it smoking from the tailpipe or from inside the engine bay.
the smoke was coming from the engine bay. not the tailpipe.
got the whole lower level of the house smelling like burnt oil haha
1991 BMW 318i (Old Shell RIP, Now Being Re-shelled & Reborn)
1983 Peugeot 505 STI
1992 Volvo 240 Wagon
2009 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport 4WD
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