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Old May 17, 2018 | 10:34 AM
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Blow-by Smell

I have a 2015 All 4 and notice that after driving my garage has a "blow-by" smell. Is this normal or is it a sign of impending doom?
 
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Old May 21, 2018 | 02:01 PM
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What do you mean by "blow by"? Does it smell like oil?

Any codes, engine lights showing?
 
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Old May 21, 2018 | 02:24 PM
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No codes, runs fine just not accustomed to "crankcase smell" in the garage. It does dissipate.
 
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Old May 21, 2018 | 02:47 PM
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38,000 miles, NM intake, NM power module, Turbosmart 50/50 BOV, Forge tubing where available and Borla exhaust
 
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Old May 21, 2018 | 04:35 PM
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Your 50/50 BOV is most likely creating the smell. It's venting crank case gases into the atmosphere instead of all back into the turbo inlet. I would 100% recirculate, or put the stock piece back on the test out.

Plus, the MAF doesn't like any air being vented to the atmosphere, not how our engines are designed.
 
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Old May 22, 2018 | 12:24 AM
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Thank you for your responses.
 
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Old May 22, 2018 | 08:38 AM
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You're welcome. I hope that the fix is that simple and you get back to having fun in your CM!
 
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