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dvansh
 


Member Since: 04 Apr 2010
Location: Canada
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Excessive smell of fuel

Hello,

I took my 2005 D3 v8 to the mechanic and he tells me that when the engine is running there is a constant smell of fuel. He read the computer for codes, nothing. The D3's mileage has been plummeting lately.

Is there any reason for this? Has anyone heard of this?

Thank you
Devang  
Post #80578710th Jun 2011 11:07 pm
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StaticMotion
 


Member Since: 16 Jan 2010
Location: Hoose
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Scotland 

I realise I'm about to point out the obvious and I'm not meaning to be patronising so sorry if this has been done but I've seen garages miss the blatantly obvious before - has he checked the fuel lines for leaks Question

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Post #80583611th Jun 2011 8:49 am
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DrLex
 


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Iceland 

When checking the lines, pay attention to the plastic 'elbow' on the pipework atop the tank. This seems particularly attractive to rodents; I've had to have a replacement tank for this reason, although it can be patched instead. Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana

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Post #80587711th Jun 2011 10:28 am
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dvansh
 


Member Since: 04 Apr 2010
Location: Canada
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Thanks for the suggestions, would there be a smell of fuel in my garage when I leave the D3 overnight in these circumstances? Or does the fuel on flow when the pump is running?

In the mornings there is no smell of fuel just when the engine is started.

I am taking it back to the mechanic on Tuesday. I will post the results then.

Cheers
Devang  
Post #80593011th Jun 2011 2:26 pm
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