Petrol smell on start up?
11 January 2009 | 10:55 PM
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Petrol smell on start up?
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On start up from a cold engine im getting a petrol smell inside, which goes once she's warmed up? no sure what it could be, although it is becoming a good excuse to get a new turbo back de-cat exhaust lol
On start up from a cold engine im getting a petrol smell inside, which goes once she's warmed up? no sure what it could be, although it is becoming a good excuse to get a new turbo back de-cat exhaust lol
11 January 2009 | 11:07 PM
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From: dsoc.co.nr - Dorset Subaru OC
Fuel doesn't mix very well cold air so the ECU has to pump in a lot more fuel when the engine is cold to maintain the correct air fuel ratio.
This is probably the reason for the smell. Mine does the exact same thing.
This is probably the reason for the smell. Mine does the exact same thing.
11 January 2009 | 11:16 PM
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Do you have a bugeye? There was a service bulletin on those in 2003 about the 2002 model WRX and a fuel smell in cold weather. It comes from the inside of the two rubber hoses connecting the fuel lines together under the manifold on the driver's side.
The ref number is 09-36-03. Affecting engine numbers before 673467.
The ref number is 09-36-03. Affecting engine numbers before 673467.
12 January 2009 | 07:38 AM
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