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Sometimes when I really get on it (full WOT), after there is a slight small of oil typically from the vents. Happens on my car and I noticed it on my friends 3400 Alero.

 

Is this normal? Thanks.

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Mabye its coming from the engine bay and the blower fan is sucking it in the cabin? Is the car running when you encounter this? Can you be a little more specific as to when this happens, how often... settings, etc?

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Yes it's running, it's right after you let off and coast/slow down.

 

I haven't paid much attention to the settings but I believe the vents/heat/something is on almost everytime.

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we get that smell too on my Fiance's 99 Alero 3400 right when ya let off the gas ... I've heard it's the PCV valve.

 

--Dave.

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PCV in both cars are brand new.

 

Road around in my friends 1.8T 2000 Beetle today and noticed the same thing, i'm thinking it's just normal for all engines.

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See if it does it in recirc mode (on out older cars it's MAX on the a/c)

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