Hey guys, i have a 1998 Audi a4 Avant and among the many things that i need to fix before the winter this one is the most ambiguous.

I often at a stop smell burning oil coming through the air vents, but there is no noticeable oil leak under the car after it has been sitting for a substantial period of time. It is noticeably stronger after the Audi has been sitting for three to four days nd then drive it. I have only a moderate understanding of mechanical goings-on so i figured i would resort to the experts for advice!

I'm thinking (hoping) its either a valve cover gasket, or maybe a cam seal. My main question is, do the b5 2.8l v6 30v engines have a tendency to have a slight oil leak problem causing the above mentioned symptoms? If so what can i expect in terms of repair costs?

Thank you for your time!
-Cory

 

yeah your right i have the same thing is a combo of the two valve and cam seals and the parts are very cheap but the labor is quite pricey check ecstunning they have everything you need

 

Had the same problem. My valve cover gasket was leaking oil onto my exhaust manifolds and I could smell oil when coming to a stop.