Burnt oil smell on 02 OBW=missing splash guard

[dresch]

Or so I've been told by the dealer. I didn't smell it until they did the HG two weeks ago and now I smell it when the car idles. I'm still hot about a HG going with 33,000 miles on the car.

 

The cost to replace the splash guard is $170.

 

Do you think this is a legit reason for the smell? I'm seriously getting ready to sell my dream car. I don't think I can stomach many more problems. I bought a car with low miles so I could avoid exactly what is happening now. My Toyota never gave me a problem. So much for quality.

[friendly_jacek]

Or so I've been told by the dealer. I didn't smell it until they did the HG two weeks ago and now I smell it when the car idles. I'm still hot about a HG going with 33,000 miles on the car.

 

The cost to replace the splash guard is $170.

 

Do you think this is a legit reason for the smell? I'm seriously getting ready to sell my dream car. I don't think I can stomach many more problems. I bought a car with low miles so I could avoid exactly what is happening now. My Toyota never gave me a problem. So much for quality.

 

At least Subaru paid for the HG and you should have warranty for it for 100000miles/8years. Think of all these folks who paid $1000-2000 for HG outside warranty.

BTW, the splashguard story sounds like BS. Do find where the oil leaks from and confront the dealership. Passanger axle is a common site for oil leaks.

[dresch]

At least Subaru paid for the HG and you should have warranty for it for 100000miles/8years. Think of all these folks who paid $1000-2000 for HG outside warranty.

BTW, the splashguard story sounds like BS. Do find where the oil leaks from and confront the dealership. Passanger axle is a common site for oil leaks.

 

I specifically asked the dealership to look at the passanger axle for a leak because of what I learned on this site. They tell me it isn't leaking, but they did confirm that they can smell it when the car is idling.

 

I went to a few of the parts websites listed on USMB as clickable links. What was listed as splashguards can't be what the dealership is talking about. The splashguards that I saw were mud flaps.

 

And yes, I suppose I should be glad that my head blew before hitting 50k, but that still doesn't remove the nagging feeling that my car is destined to have significant problems down the road.