hot oil smell

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sometimes when i am driving i get a wiff of a burning oil smell...my check engine light has also come on yet AGAIN with same code burning lean..71 and 51 right bank lean i think it is..any suggestions...i have replaced O2 sensors as instructed by mechanic but still get check engine light and uses a quart of oil ever 500 miles..what's up???? Help!!! TY

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[+3] - Rockhead - 12/15/2008most likely seperate problems... My guess as to the oil smell and or usage would start at the valve covers. (you have a leak somewhere) O2 imbalance needs more info and prolly can't de...

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most likely seperate problems...

My guess as to the oil smell and or usage would start at the valve covers.

(you have a leak somewhere)

O2 imbalance needs more info and prolly can't de diagnosed here.

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the tags say 1996 crown victoria

Im going to guess , at regular (ish) use.. mileage to be about 150-170

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Try replacing the engine and see it that helps. If not, it may be your injectors.

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the biggest issue is that it is an american brand car.

( snort)

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