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Old 04-21-2010, 01:19 PM   #1 (permalink)
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So i changed my oil twice i checked it this time smells kind of like gasoline. What would cause this? I've already changed the plugs, wires, 02 sensor. Also smells like it coming from the back. Has a weird smell after you stop the car.

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Old 04-23-2010, 09:43 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Sounds like fuel dilution - pretty normal for cars that tend to cars that consume oil on a regular basis. Also normal for cars that consume very little oil, but are driven in stop and go, see limited run time, or lower speed conditions.

If fuel dilution gets too excessive - this can cause premature bearing failure and exacerbate oil consumption as gasoline thins the oil out, making unable to protect the engine and be more likely to be burned off.
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