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What cause smell like oil but no leaks?

Updated: 10/19/2022
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Valve cover gaskets leaking oil onto exhaust manifold/s.

Bad valve seals. (if oil level drops)

Bad PCV valve. Allowing oil into intake manifold/throttle body area.

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