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09-11-2014, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Shaney

Problem found. It ended up being a melted plastic bag on my exhaust pipe. It really seems to have an oil smell which was throwing me off.

Many plastics are petroleum based, so I guess that makes sense.

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09-12-2014, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Shaney' timestamp='1410195763' post='23321288

[quote name='bgoetz' timestamp='1410193577' post='23321209']
Better do it ASAP because if it is the filter you could have trouble!!

What would that do?

The oil filter on these cars MUST be tightened with a tool, sometimes they are not and they fall off, which typically results in a toasted engine.

Sounds like you found your issue, but keep this in mind on your next oil change.
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its only the oem filter, aftermarket ones are fine when tightened by hand.

also op you might have a bigger problem if you're burning 1quart of oil per 1k miles; that's pretty significant.

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09-12-2014, 11:16 AM

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Many AP1s burn 1qt per 1k and run great for years, myself included. Oil type/driving style being the main factors. I would be more worried about and oil filter falling off