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by shenstar
Sun Jun 24, 2012 2:58 pm
Forum: Having Problems ?
Topic: Gas smell problems when stopping in traffic (lights)
Replies: 8
Views: 2303

Re: Gas smell problems when stopping in traffic (lights)

no, i havnt taken it back yet. strange thing is, sometimes i get no smell and sometimes i do.

when i do get the problem, it is in traffic or at lights.

thanks for the info jafar.

i will take it back when i get a chance and see what they say
by shenstar
Sat Jun 16, 2012 12:36 am
Forum: Having Problems ?
Topic: Gas smell problems when stopping in traffic (lights)
Replies: 8
Views: 2303

Re: Gas smell problems when stopping in traffic (lights)

Too much gas. The ratio of gas and air that goes into the engine is known as the mixture, too much air and not enough gas is known as a weak mixture, too much gas and not enough air is known as a rich mixture. Not only will you smell it but you'll also be using more than you should.

ok, thanks ...
by shenstar
Fri Jun 15, 2012 10:43 pm
Forum: Having Problems ?
Topic: Gas smell problems when stopping in traffic (lights)
Replies: 8
Views: 2303

Re: Gas smell problems when stopping in traffic (lights)

did you get it fixed?

what does running rich mean?
by shenstar
Fri Jun 15, 2012 2:36 am
Forum: Having Problems ?
Topic: Gas smell problems when stopping in traffic (lights)
Replies: 8
Views: 2303

Gas smell problems when stopping in traffic (lights)

juat recently had my VW sharan 1.8T automatic converted to a BRC system.

initially seemed to have a major problem with leak, as soon as the LPG kicked in, i would smell gas. This was sorted immediately by the installer and i was told there were no further leaks.

but now i have noticed whenever i ...