On starting the car (MY02 WRX 4k miles) I often get a petrol smell. This passes very quickly, but I would be interested to know what it could be?

Also noticed this a couple of times when I tried Optimax in slowish traffic. I haven't noticed it since going back to Esso SUL.

Any ideas?
Nigeyboy

 

Is it fully decatted??

 

If it smells like petrol then it probably is petrol

Sorry just in one of those moods

 

Never had this.

If it only happens in the morning ...

... could be your aftershave

 

Not fully decatted - no mods atall.

Ian - God you're right it could be petrol. I thought Scoobs just ran on Scooby Snacks

NB

 

Could you post the smell on here ? it might give us a better idea


Edited to say: seriously though its probably just a cloud of unburnt petrol that blows past the car depending on wind direction. When started it will be a bit rich until it warms up, on cold days you can see the cloud of fumes generated which can engulf the car.

[Edited by DanTheMan - 1/30/2003 5:42:11 PM]

 

Deffo aftershave or have you remember to put the fuel cap back on !

 

You can always rely on Scoobynet for some 'serious' answers to your questions!!!! lol

 

Quite common if you start it in a confined space.
IIRC fuel is pumped through to heat the cats up quicker, hence the smell

 

Found out what it was.

Spare bottle of Brut 33 in glove box leaked out

NB