996 Oil Burning Smell?

[tan1894]

I recently purchased a 2004 C2 Cabriolet. It has 26,000 miles and is in great shape. The RMS was just replaced and I have inspected the car carefully (while up on a hoist) to confirm that there is no oil leaking anywhere. Despite this, after the car has been running/driving for 10 minutes or so, I always notice the smell of burnt oil when I come to a stop. There is no smoke; no leaks; no nothing! Just a smell of burnt oil from the rear of the car. I took it back to the dealer and, while they acknowledge the smell, can't find the source. Any suggestions?

Thanks much.

[yesmate]

I recently purchased a 2004 C2 Cabriolet. It has 26,000 miles and is in great shape. The RMS was just replaced and I have inspected the car carefully (while up on a hoist) to confirm that there is no oil leaking anywhere. Despite this, after the car has been running/driving for 10 minutes or so, I always notice the smell of burnt oil when I come to a stop. There is no smoke; no leaks; no nothing! Just a smell of burnt oil from the rear of the car. I took it back to the dealer and, while they acknowledge the smell, can't find the source. Any suggestions?

Thanks much.

Hi tan1894, did you solve this problem as i too have a 2004 C2 cab with burning smell. my symptoms and diagnosis is exactly the same. thanks for any response.

[wross996TT]

Smells are hard to diagnose. You could have a small leak that hits the hot engine and burns though it is not enough to actually create a puddle on the floor. Try the non-turbo section (as this is the turbo section).

[TSC85]

Mine smells like that to so did every one of the 996 that I test drove. I walked away from a couple of them because I thought it was the clutch burning or something. After getting tired of shopping I just ignored it, lol. Although I have a feeling my smell was coming from the little (cam sensor seal????, the part right next to the front spark plug. I bought a new one just haven't had a chance to install it yet. You might want to check for some build up there by the shield for the spark plugs. Once I cleaned mine up good, I found the leak, and since the dealer had an abundance of them its probably a common issue.