Petrol smell in oil

2005 OPEL CORSA
20,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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ELNE
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Vehicle starts normally but smells like petrol when driving and checking the oil when it is cold. Any help?
Nov 14, 2018 at 2:18 PM
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Oil smells like gas anytime it has been in the engine. I would use a flashlight and look at the fuel injectors this is the most common place for leaks.

This guide can help if you find on leaking.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-fuel-injector

Let me know, Ken
Nov 15, 2018 at 5:08 PM
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