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Thank you. I run it down to fumes… in fact down to a couple of litres only recently 😳😂 so good news after a fair bit of diagnosis mechanic replaced the plugs and car is back in action. I think they might have been originals or second set since new! so just the burning smell and I assume burning oil to go but I can live with that. Thought I would post so you guys know it’s still running!

Thank you. I run it down to fumes… in fact down to a couple of litres only recently 😳😂 so good news after a fair bit of diagnosis mechanic replaced the plugs and car is back in action. I think they might have been originals or second set since new! so just the burning smell and I assume burning oil to go but I can live with that. Thought I would post so you guys know it’s still running!

Thank you. Mechanic said motor is fine and apart from a few minor things can’t see what’s causing it. He’s taking it to his auto transmission guy as he suspects that might be it. Will let you know outcome !

Update clean bill of health from mechanic, warning lights were due to a vacuum leak. All sorted for a couple of weeks. However now latest issue is lights are back and car is un driveable. Shudders and clunks under acceleration, nearly stalls, doesn’t know what gear it should be in and emits a strong burning smell. So off to the mechanic again. Hopefully something minor so I can keep going with it , hopefully not the end !

Thanks everyone will see what mechanic suggests. I would like to try to get another 50k out of it. With care and good maintenance which sounds like you guys put in I reckon an aurion should be good for 400k easy, as mine has got to 300k after a pretty hard life with some life left. Only things I’ve had to do are some suspension components and alternator. While it’s a bit rough as long as I keep it topped up with oil I reckon I’ll get to 350k. If I actually spent money on it and did a really good tidy up it will keep going and going (but need money for other things at the moment !)

Thanks for reply. Smell is lpg/burning oil not sulphurous. Lights are check engine, stability & traction control lights. From when they came on in the past I was told it was a fuel sensor so that’s all I think it is this time. I haven’t kept track of how much oil between services but it’s a decent amount at least a few litres! Oil change every 10k and have done ever since I bought it at 130k. Getting it serviced next week and will report back on what mechanic says so other people with similar problem on a car in better condition and less miles know what to do and what is is. I’ve let mine go too much it’s fairly worn.

Hey guys I have a 2006 with about 300k which has been doing this too. Strong gas smell when the window is down and car is under load. Car burns oil and has done for the last 50k or so. Also has engine light on etc and has done for a while. Could all be linked. But fuel consumption is the same if not better and performance the same. Changed cabin filter made no difference. Hoping to get another 50k out of it before it dies (don’t look after it like you guys do!) Hoping you guys find a solution to what causes it as it is a pain being gassed out with the window down. More concerning for you that the smell comes in through the cabin! love these cars ! cheers Isaac