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Some way or another, gas is getting into your oil. This could be worn piston rings, bad fuel pressure regulator, or a severely flooded engine. if you have a carb, your float needle seat could be in need of replacement. If your oil smells of gasoline, CHANGE IT IMMEDIATELY. It will dilute the oil and possible cause an explosion.
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What does it mean when you check your oil and it smells like gas?
If engine has fuel pump mounted on the engine then it is leaking gas into crankcase.
Oil smells like gas car won't start?
too much fuel in your cylinders!
Why does your oil smell like gas you already change the oil?
if the oil smells like gs, this means that your fuel system ,usually the carburettor, is leaking fuel into the block,take it to a mechanic
1998 transport oil smells like gas?
you have gasoline leaking into the engine when stopped could be a faulty injector
Why is your car oil color cream color and smells like gas?
it means you have a cracked head or blown head gaskets. does the car overheat?
Your oil is black and smells burnt?
This is normal, especially on older model cars and trucks. Change the oil and try to keep it changed every 3000 miles or so. The only time I would worry is if the oil is milky (indicates water in oil), smells like gas, or extremely low (not touching dipstick)
What does it mean when you smell fumes coming from the air vent in a 2002 passat when the car is stopped?
Depends on the smell. if it smells sweet, like antifreeze, then it is probably a leak in the heater core. This is a small radiator that runs from the main radiator and makes hot air for the heater. If it smells like gasoline, may be a gas leak. Do not drive the car, get it fixed by a professional. If it smells like smoke, it may be an oil leak. get it checked.
What does the dashboard symbol mean that looks like a water can but not a gas can?
Oil Can? Oil pressure low?
Why does 99 Mercedes ML320 dipstick smell like gas but leaking oil does not?
If the dipstick of a 1999 Mercedes ML320 smells like gasoline there could be a gas leak dripping into the oil pan. The engine needs to be checked for leaks to avoid any serious damage to the vehicle.
What does an oil spill smells like?
well it would actuly smell like regular oil but in the water
What is the slime build up on your oil cap that smells like gas?
You probably cracked your head gasket and now have water or antifreeze mixing with oil. Check under your oil fill cap if it looks like a slimy milkshake cahnces are that's the problem.
Why would your oil smell like gas in a 2004 dodge neon?
That means gas is getting in the oil. Many things cause this i.e. hard starting/leaky or dirty fuel injectors. The fuel that is being called from the tank will go past the combustion chamber into the oil if flooded. A tuneup may help this. Whenever your oil smells like gas, change the oil as soon as possible because the gas in the oil can do damage over time to some major internal engine components.
