Volkswagen Passat petrol smell in the car
Variant: 1.8t se saloon
Model Year: 1998
Categories:
Leaks & Noises
Hi guys, I have got this petrol smell in my car for some days. It comes out after I start the engine for a few minutes and goes away when turning the engine off. havent found obvious sign of leak. can anybody give any advice? thx
Posted: Sep 17, 2009 (15 years ago)
fuel pipes in engine bay can leak but only under pressure at high engine load.otherwise exhaust blow can smell like a fuel leak
Posted Sep 18, 2009 (15 years ago)
Unfortunately I am not good mechanics at all. if I take it to the garage, how much is it gonna cost me to do the checks?
Posted Sep 18, 2009 (15 years ago)
I turned off the a/c and amazingly the smell disappeared? anybody knows the reason?
Posted Sep 20, 2009 (15 years ago)
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