2006 Chevy HHR oil smells like gas

2006 CHEVROLET HHR
74,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SHWNGODWIN28
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my oil smells like gas and when i start it it makes a rough sound for a second and kindan idles high for a second
Mar 4, 2009 at 7:51 PM
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BLACKOP555
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take a lighter and try to light the gas. let me know if it lights on fire or not.

is the oil thin?

smell like burnt gas/exhaust or raw fuel?
Mar 4, 2009 at 10:33 PM
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