2002 Cabin Air Filter replaced and oil odor evident in cabin

[KSRedEye]

Ford dealer replaced the cabin air filter at my request at last oil change.

Since then I am intermittently smelling hot engine/hot motor oil odor inside the car. I'm sure it's not normal .

Dealer is unconcerned and will never see me again. He also broke a hub cap and I lost it somewhere. $138 to replace from salvage yard.

Anyway, has anyone experienced the odor issue and been able to resolve it?

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[tbird.blue]

Ford dealer replaced the cabin air filter at my request at last oil change.

Since then I am intermittently smelling hot engine/hot motor oil odor inside the car. I'm sure it's not normal .

Dealer is unconcerned and will never see me again. He also broke a hub cap and I lost it somewhere. $138 to replace from salvage yard.

Anyway, has anyone experienced the odor issue and been able to resolve it?

Maybe the 'mechanic' that did the oil change had oily hands when he changed the cabin filter? Check the oil filter and drain plug are tightened up properly also.
Ian

 

[biddle]

last oil change.

Since then I am intermittently smelling hot engine/hot motor oil odor inside

Chances are, they spilled oil during the oil change. How many miles to you drive per week? It will burn off after a while.