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Oil smell inside car
I have a Ford Focus T-reg and I am getting a distinctive oil smell coming through the vents of the heater after idling for about five mins. I've noticed a leak, maybe from the rocker cover gasket on the nearside side of engine bay or maybe it could be the water pump.
Asked on 2 January 2011 by gazza1964
Answered by
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Probably caused by a blocked EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) valve.
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