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KissMyBlackXR · 08-06-2008, 01:33 AM

Ok i was driving home the other night and smelled something nasty. When i got home i found out it was me.. does this mean my cats going bad? I havent smelt it since that day. Help me out guys.. If it is it could be the answer to my less than desired gas mileage.

TRXR4KDS · 08-06-2008, 10:03 AM

Did you by chance fill up at a different station than normal?

Corolla_reps · 08-06-2008, 11:04 AM

lol r u sure you didn;t eat anything eggs for breakfast...

KissMyBlackXR · 08-06-2008, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by TRXR4KDS

Did you by chance fill up at a different station than normal?

Nope same gas. Now if i smelled it once does that mean its bad or does it keep smelling if its bad?

KissMyBlackXR · 08-06-2008, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Corolla_reps

lol r u sure you didn;t eat anything eggs for breakfast...

LOL if that smell ever comes outta me then its time to see a doctor..

TRXR4KDS · 08-07-2008, 09:17 AM

From what I understand, these occurences do happen every once in a while, like a build up that breaks away.

KissMyBlackXR · 08-08-2008, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TRXR4KDS

From what I understand, these occurences do happen every once in a while, like a build up that breaks away.

Ok so my cat should be fine then? I read that sometimes you get that smell when there's alot of unburnt fuel, is that correct?

Smar969905 · 08-08-2008, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TRXR4KDS

From what I understand, these occurences do happen every once in a while, like a build up that breaks away.

assuming this is the case, then you should run one of those fuel cleaners through your car about every time you do an oil change. this should help to break up the crap in there a bit better without breaking the bank. i suggest using the larger size (designed to treat 20 gallons of fuel). pour it in the tank as you are starting to get low on gas, drive for another day or 2, then fill up.

Boxedin · 08-09-2008, 10:23 AM

There is a TSB on this problem, my wifes old Matrix did that, we got a new one installed 100% free.

TRXR4KDS · 08-09-2008, 12:12 PM

[QUOTE=Boxedin;2439660]There is a TSB on this problem, my wifes old Matrix did that, we got a new one installed 100% free.[/QUOTE

Check this TSB:

http://matrixowners.com/tsb/T-EG017-04.pdf

TRXR4KDS · 08-09-2008, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Boxedin

There is a TSB on this problem, my wifes old Matrix did that, we got a new one installed 100% free.

Check this TSB:

http://matrixowners.com/tsb/T-EG017-04.pdf

KissMyBlackXR · 08-09-2008, 04:36 PM

Alright thanks guys, what fuel system cleaner do you recommend? Seafoam?Cheveron?

Smar969905 · 08-10-2008, 12:45 PM

i have always used chevron. just look for them on sale and pick up a couple. just make sure it is fuel SYSTEM cleaner, not just injector cleaner. that helps to pick out a little more crap.

KissMyBlackXR · 08-15-2008, 12:52 AM

Ok i noticed throughout this week it only makes that smell when and if i get on it. Does this mean anything??