Smell of burnt oil through vents

[Roly69]

Hi all today I've just started getting a smell of burnt oil through the vents I've looked all over the front of engine and can't see any oil leaks does anyone have any ideas what to look for or where to look thanks in advance james

[johnnyroper]

If there are no visible leaks on ground I would say either a breather pipe issue or slight leak but itââ,¬â,,¢s dripping on exhaust.

[brianh]

Loose oil filter can cause it on some Fords, just depends on the position.

[Roly69]

Having taken car to garage today no visible signs of oil leak or loose pipes on back of engine unless it's dropping on to top of manifold

[johnnyroper]

Strange there is no trace of oil leak but you get burning smell. Only thing I can think is you have a slight leak that is hitting manifold or the car is going through DPF regen? I know my cars both smell of burning and extremely hot if regenerating.

[Roly69]

Thanks for response could having slightly too much oil in it cause this issue had service a week before the smell started checked oil yesterday and it's over the max Mark.

[johnnyroper]

That wonââ,¬â,,¢t be helping get it dropped down and monitor because that can be a sign of failed regenerations if it wasnââ,¬â,,¢t over filled.

[Roly69]

Can I force a dpf regeneration or will it just do it automatically

[johnnyroper]

It will do it automatically if certain conditions are met. Needs to be at operating temp and engine rpm 2500 or above.
Best bet take on motorway and keep in lower gear so revs are 2500-3000 for half hour to keep exhaust temp up.

You can force a regen if you have the diag software