Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here XJ (84-01)
All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.

Burning oil

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 1, 2011 | 08:03 AM
  #1  
goolsbayjeep's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
Model: Cherokee
Default Burning oil

So I changed my oil about 1000 miles ago and now whenever I drive for more than 5 minutes, if I turn it off and get out it smells really strong of burning oil. it also smells really strong in the cab whenever I turn the AC over to fan only. what could be causing this. I have 238,xxx miles
Reply
Old Nov 1, 2011 | 08:16 AM
  #2  
Agent_Oragnge's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,234
Likes: 1
From: Finger Lakes Region NY
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.o
Default

look at you exhaust under the Rig. is it dripping onto it and burning there?
Reply
Old Nov 1, 2011 | 08:34 AM
  #3  
papaj's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 674
Likes: 0
From: Westfield MA
Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Default

Id say ur valve cover gasket and oil filter gasket is likely leaking onto exhaust.
Reply
Old Nov 1, 2011 | 09:37 AM
  #4  
goolsbayjeep's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
Model: Cherokee
Default

I know I am leaking somewhere but not sure where. I know it isnt the valve cover gasket
Reply
Old Nov 1, 2011 | 09:45 AM
  #5  
Agent_Oragnge's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,234
Likes: 1
From: Finger Lakes Region NY
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.o
Default

rear main seal? oil pan gasket? oil filter adapter? other places to check
Reply
Old Nov 1, 2011 | 09:50 AM
  #6  
cruiser54's Avatar
::CF Moderator::
 
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 43,971
Likes: 1,579
From: Prescott, Az
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Default

Originally Posted by Agent_Oragnge
look at you exhaust under the Rig. is it dripping onto it and burning there?
OP needs to get his grubbies on, grab a flashlight and poke his noggin under his Jeep.
Reply
Old Nov 1, 2011 | 09:51 AM
  #7  
goolsbayjeep's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
Model: Cherokee
Default

Originally Posted by cruiser54
OP needs to get his grubbies on, grab a flashlight and poke his noggin under his Jeep.
I am going to when I have the time, I haven't had the time due to a full time job and and school
Reply
Old Nov 1, 2011 | 09:55 AM
  #8  
cruiser54's Avatar
::CF Moderator::
 
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 43,971
Likes: 1,579
From: Prescott, Az
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
Default

Not to be a smarta$$, but it could have been checked out in less time than you spent posting on two forums.............
Reply
Old Nov 1, 2011 | 09:58 AM
  #9  
goolsbayjeep's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
Model: Cherokee
Default

Originally Posted by cruiser54
Not to be a smarta$$, but it could have been checked out in less time than you spent posting on two forums.............
I am also posting on my phone from school
Reply
Old Nov 1, 2011 | 09:59 AM
  #10  
Agent_Oragnge's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,234
Likes: 1
From: Finger Lakes Region NY
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.o
Default

the cardinal man law... if it has a hood it must be lifted at least once a week.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
soocom1
Modified XJ Cherokee Tech
27
Nov 30, 2015 05:56 AM
Hole Punchn Hog
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
7
Oct 7, 2015 08:05 AM
Stabsthedrama
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
15
Oct 3, 2015 05:46 PM
Denver9
Pacific Southwest
0
Sep 30, 2015 02:04 AM
jeepnewbie44312
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
24
Sep 28, 2015 06:04 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:46 PM.