What kind of oil does a Merc Sable use?
I had the same oil smell problem on a 2004 Merc Sable with the DOHC Duratec engine with 166000 miles. It seemed to develop about 2000 miles after I changed from conventional oil to full synthetic but that may be a coincidence.
When did the Mercury Sable go out of production?
Mercury Sable. Due to low sales, the Mercury Sable ended production during the 2009 model year, with the final vehicle produced on May 21, 2009. Although the Ford Taurus remains in production (as of the 2018 model year), the closure of the Mercury brand left the full-size Sable without a direct successor.
Why does my Ford Taurus smell like oil?
I was originally told that it was caused by the front engine cover seals / gaskets leaking onto the crossover exhaust pipe below the engine because that is a common and VERY expensive problem on these engines. I found out that the rear valve cover gasket was leaking oil onto the exhaust manifold and onto the front engine cover.
Is the Mercury Sable the same as the Ford Taurus?
For its entire production life, the Sable served as the Mercury counterpart of the Ford Taurus (no Sable equivalent of the Taurus SHO was ever produced), slotted below the Grand Marquis.
I had the same oil smell problem on a 2004 Merc Sable with the DOHC Duratec engine with 166000 miles. It seemed to develop about 2000 miles after I changed from conventional oil to full synthetic but that may be a coincidence.
What does burning oil smell like in a car?
Burning oil smells like the burnt version of what’s on your oil dipstick and is pretty easy to recognize. While engine oil has a relatively high flash point compared to gasoline, it can still burn given the right conditions. If your car smells like burning oil, do an inspection to make sure that oil isn’t a fire hazard.
Why does my Ford V6 smell like oil?
My 2003 V6 is in the same boat. This is a small and somewhat annoying leak due to the fact it drips onto the exhaust and causes that oil burning smell and sometimes visible smoke coming from the right front side of the car. What I hate the most is shutting of the air (heat or AC) when I come to a stop, just so I do not have to smell it!
I was originally told that it was caused by the front engine cover seals / gaskets leaking onto the crossover exhaust pipe below the engine because that is a common and VERY expensive problem on these engines. I found out that the rear valve cover gasket was leaking oil onto the exhaust manifold and onto the front engine cover.