Exhaust smell in cabin - R56 Cooper D

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 17
  1. 8th November 2014, 06:24 PM #1
    Roj135
    Roj135 is offline
    Theory Test Pass
    Join Date
    Oct 2014
    Car
    Cooper D
    Posts
    8
    Hi guys!

    When my wife's Cooper D is idling there is a strong exhaust smell in the cabin. Not noticeable when driving. The smell can be reduced by using the recirculating air button.

    The more I smell it I'm thinking it maybe hot oil which isn't good.

    I had a quick look under the bonnet tonight in the rain when my wife got home. I noticed what I think is oil sitting next to number 3 injector. If it is it could possibly explain the smell.

    Has anyone heard/experienced this before?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 8th November 2014, 06:35 PM #2
    Eddie_JCW
    Eddie_JCW is offline
    Wheelspin Kid Eddie_JCW's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2013
    Location
    Edinburgh
    Car
    2018 Cooper S Works 210
    Posts
    1,762
    That's a BMW Diesel thing I'm sure, my 3 done that if you idled for a while but I reckon it's normal and I didn't worry about it but I don't think it was oil, was more of a hot diesel smell
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 8th November 2014, 06:49 PM #3
    Roj135
    Roj135 is offline
    Theory Test Pass
    Join Date
    Oct 2014
    Car
    Cooper D
    Posts
    8
    I had read that before about them but this is really unpleasant and hasn't done it before.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 8th November 2014, 06:51 PM #4
    EcosseGP
    EcosseGP is offline
    One half of Gobi and Sahara EcosseGP's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2010
    Location
    Larbert
    Car
    F54 and F56
    Posts
    5,264
    Like Eddie says BMWs are very bad for the exhaust smell .. Could be that the DPF on the car requires changed .. How old / many miles is on the car ?
    You only need two tools in life WD40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should use WD40 and if it moves and shouldn't use Duct Tape.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 8th November 2014, 09:06 PM #5
    badwolf340
    badwolf340 is offline
    Site Owner badwolf340's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Location
    Scottish Borders
    Car
    X3 M competition,F56 GP ,F54 JCW white silver edtionTrafic Formula Edition
    Posts
    4,249
    never had any smells in our Cooper D's,and would not think that's normal.as said what year and what mileage
    The cars in front are New MINI Scotland
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 9th November 2014, 07:21 PM #6
    Roj135
    Roj135 is offline
    Theory Test Pass
    Join Date
    Oct 2014
    Car
    Cooper D
    Posts
    8
    The car is on a 57 plate and has done around 70000 miles.

    Would there be a dash light notifying me of the DPF needing replaced?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 9th November 2014, 09:20 PM #7
    badwolf340
    badwolf340 is offline
    Site Owner badwolf340's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Location
    Scottish Borders
    Car
    X3 M competition,F56 GP ,F54 JCW white silver edtionTrafic Formula Edition
    Posts
    4,249
    I would have thought that any faults/maintainence would have brought up a warning light
    The cars in front are New MINI Scotland
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 9th November 2014, 09:24 PM #8
    EcosseGP
    EcosseGP is offline
    One half of Gobi and Sahara EcosseGP's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2010
    Location
    Larbert
    Car
    F54 and F56
    Posts
    5,264
    Sometimes the DPF won't bring on a warning light .. Does the car just do short runs sometimes putting a cleaner through it and taking it for a thrash can clear it ...
    You only need two tools in life WD40 and Duct Tape. If it doesn't move and should use WD40 and if it moves and shouldn't use Duct Tape.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 10th November 2014, 11:15 AM #9
    Roj135
    Roj135 is offline
    Theory Test Pass
    Join Date
    Oct 2014
    Car
    Cooper D
    Posts
    8
    Ah, cool. I always thought any dpf fault would show a light.

    I will put a cleaner through it and go from there. Any suggestions on what cleaner to use on these engines.

    Yeah, mostly short journeys to and from work.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 10th November 2014, 11:23 AM #10
    Eddie_JCW
    Eddie_JCW is offline
    Wheelspin Kid Eddie_JCW's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2013
    Location
    Edinburgh
    Car
    2018 Cooper S Works 210
    Posts
    1,762
    Quote Originally Posted by Roj135 View Post
    Ah, cool. I always thought any dpf fault would show a light.

    I will put a cleaner through it and go from there. Any suggestions on what cleaner to use on these engines.

    Yeah, mostly short journeys to and from work.
    Halfrauds sell Wynns DPF cleaner I haven't tried it but it's worth a go. Maybe give it a good run too, my diesel was a lot worse on short journeys around town and it only started to smell if it was idling for more than 10 minutes I'm sure, but I know it wasn't instant which I'm sure would rule out any exhaust leak. Is it smoky on a cold start?
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules

Follow Us
About us
You'll find details of our packed social calendar including MINI Runs, organised car shows, meet-ups for munchies, and other social events. There's also a wealth of information on the three latest generations of the new MINI from BMW, including owners pictures, common fault fixes, "how-to's", owner reviews and a bucket load of advice for all new MINI owners. Whether you have one of the first MINI's from the early 2000's, a second generation R56, or are planning a purchase of a nice shiny new F series, whether your car is a MINI One, a Cooper, Cooper S, JCW or a GP, THIS is the web site for you!