Vauxhall Astra smell of petrol when i first start car

Car: Vauxhall Astra
Variant: 1.4 petrol
Model Year: 1995
Categories: Leaks & Noises
when i first start car i get a smell of petrol then it goes
Posted: Dec 22, 2010 (14 years ago)
sounds like it could be a faulty oxygen sensor or coolant temp sensor as these are both used by ecu to control fueling,is it ok once car has warmed up?
Posted Dec 23, 2010 (13 years ago)
2145simon you said it migth be a fauly oxygen sensor or coolant tempsensor yes it does go when it warms up then i dont get this again until i start up again is this an easy job to do myself tonyh
Posted Dec 23, 2010 (13 years ago)

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