Thread: fuel smell in oil

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It could be that running the car for those short periods is your problem. The engine doesn't have time to heat up and the unburnt gas runs down the cylinder walls and into the pan. It could be that combined with a too rich mixture.

People who park their cars in the driveway then move them into the garage before going to bed are sort of doing that to their engines too. All the lube washes off the cylinder walls and accelerates engine wear.

I would change the oil and see what happens. I would also let the engine come up to temperature before shutting it off as often as possible.

Don

Geez Denny, we were typing at the same time.......and best of all, I had the same answer you did........and you know your stuff!! I think I'll have a beer to celebrate this one.

Don

Originally Posted by Itoldyouso

Geez Denny, we were typing at the same time.......and best of all, I had the same answer you did........and you know your stuff!! I think I'll have a beer to celebrate this one.

Don

Who knew that two such warped minds could think a like? LOL!