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Question by BAP
Submitted on 9/23/2003
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I HAVE A 1998 PASSAT GLS. THE CAR GIVES OFF CRANKCASE OIL SMELL WHEN WAS USING THE BLOWER MOTOR. THE CAR HAS BEEN CHECKED FOR LEAKS USING MOTOR DIE AND VISUAL INSPECTION. IT DOESN'T SMELL WHEN DRIVING, ONLY AT A STAND STILL.

Answer by RK
Submitted on 11/15/2003
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Have the same problem with a 98 Passat, 4Cyl. Turbo engine. Has been back to the dealer numerous times but no fix.

Answer by TS
Submitted on 4/24/2004
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I have a 2000 Passat V-6. Same problem, the dealer replaced the cam seals, but no fix. Going back for the third third time. Saw on anther site it took new heads to fix.

Answer by Rich
Submitted on 5/13/2004
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Hi, I have a 2003 Passat and I get an oil/gas smell when the car is at a stand still. VW can't figure it out. My garage will stink 20 min after the car is off.

Answer by GSS
Submitted on 6/8/2004
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I have a 2000 Passat V6. The oil has ran completly dry twice, the dealer tried replacing the cam seals, problem is still occuring. Any ideas?

Answer by VVM
Submitted on 9/7/2004
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I have the same problem with my 1999 Passat. The oil ran dry and the dealer said it was a camseal problem. After fixing the camseal now its still gone dry and now the dealer is going to do a oil pressure to diagonize the problem. Also have the problem of oil smell when standstill.

Answer by peppy
Submitted on 12/22/2004
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It is your camshaft seals most likely.

Answer by Vitaly
Submitted on 11/15/2005
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I have a 2000 Passat wagon with V6. I just took it in to a 3rd party mechanic for the oil smell/leak problem described above. He told me it was cam seal leakage. The car only has 25,000 miles on it. Does anyone know if VW is taking care of problems like this (at their expense) after warranty expires?

Answer by vlad
Submitted on 11/28/2005
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i have a 1999 passat turbo 4 and get an exhaust smell through the heater when stopped and blower is on. Best I have been told is that the turbo over-pressure valve is leaking or has failed. The over pressure should not be released near the front of the car. No fix yet. nobody can actually find it. Exasperating! Can stand it only because the rest of the car is absolutely the product of genius. vlad (not the impaler)

Answer by roget
Submitted on 12/3/2005
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I have a 1998 Passat 4cyl turbo. Same problem. It's been in 4 times and no remedy. did cam gasket I think (or head seal) and a piece of exhaust pipe before cal. converter. I don't kow how they think it's ever fixed when I can smell it after my 10 minute drive from shop to home. Frustrating enough to trade.

Answer by TTdawg
Submitted on 5/9/2007
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i have a 1.8T fully supped up in everyway pushes 18 pounds but never gave me a problem even widout intercooler.i think this is the best car.

Answer by macaddiict
Submitted on 5/14/2007
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The problem is likely your PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) system. The whole system rots quickly on a Passat (for whatever reason), especially the 4 cyl. turbo engines. If you smell fumes when your ventis on fresh air, but not when your vent is on recirculate, it is likely your PCV system. Good news is that the parts are relatively cheap and the engine doesn't have to come out to replace any of it. Good site for more info: www.passatworld.com

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