Can a car smell of petrol fumes?
A petrol smell from the front end of the car is often caused by a fuel injector leak. To remedy this, a mechanic may need to replace just the seals or the entire set of fuel injectors. Petrol caps are supposed to seal the fumes from the tank, but if the cap is loose, you may have a petrol smell in the car.
Is there a problem with my Mitsubishi TJ Magna?
This page describes the long-running issues with my Mitsubishi TJ Magna stalling immediately after starting, and the the trivial fix for the problem. Feedback from readers of this page indicates the same issue can occur with the TH Magna too. In early 2002, we bought a 2000 Mitsubishi Magna TJ Advance wagon, with a 3.5L V6 engine.
Why does my car smell like gasoline in the morning?
Have the engine running and take a look, if you have a fuel leak, you will definitely smell it, and it will be wet with fuel around the injector that has the problem. I would have to say that a fuel tank leak is probably the most common fuel leak of all.
Is the smell of gasoline bad for your health?
If the fuel line is spraying a mist, the gasoline smell in car will be extremely pungent which could cause nausea or headaches, breathing fuel smells is not good for your health and is very damaging to the brain.
What should the idle speed be on a Mitsubishi?
Idle speed should be 750 rpm once warmed up independent of load placed on the engine. Locate that stepper motor, pull it out, and measure resistance across each coil. One will be open circuit. Go take some off Magnas at the wreckers. It’s a common problem with the Magnas as they age. No OBD2 error shown.
Are there bad oil leaks in a Mitsubishi Magna Advance?
Mitsubishi Magna Advance We have bad oil leaks in our Oct… I have a 2003 Mitsubishi eclipse Spyder GT. The check engine I have a 2003 Mitsubishi eclipse Spyder GT. The check engine light was on I brought it in to the mechanic he change the vacuum hose the next … read more Check engine light. code p0420.
Is there an oil leak in my Magna TF advance?
We have bad oil leaks… We have bad oil leaks in our Oct ’97 Magna TF Advance – local mechanic said that it is leaking oil onto the exhaust so has a burning smell in the cabin. I don’t like using the heater in winter or even turning up the air conditioner a little when on cool (so not as cold) creates horrible fumes.
Why does my car smell like oil and gas?
Oil leak is also one of the reasons why your car smells like gas. The mixture between oil and gas hits a hot surface, burns and releases the gas smell. In order to check this symptom, open the hood and use the flashlight to take a closer look.
Is there an oil leak in my Mitsubishi Montero Sport?
I was told by Walmart that I had an oil leak in my 2001 Mitsubishi Montero Sport. The last two oil changes prior it was noted that I was a … read more My smog test failed.