1987 Dodge Ram FUEL SMELL IN OIL

20,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOHN PONCH
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When i first start my tuck, i get alot of black smoke from the exhaust pipe. checked the oil this morning and had a strong smell of gasoline.
Nov 26, 2009 at 3:23 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Possible causes include a bad O2 sensor, excessive fuel pressure (bad fuel pressure regulator or plugged return line), leaky fuel injectors, dirty air filter or restricted air inlet, or a defective coolant sensor that prevents the engine management system from going into closed loop mode.
Nov 26, 2009 at 8:22 AM
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