1993 Lexus SC 300 My oil smells like gas.

1993 LEXUS SC 300
140,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BROKENLEXUS
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Why does my oil smell like gas? Smoke has been coming from my tailpipes recently, but goes away when the car warms up.
Jul 12, 2009 at 5:10 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

how long has it been since you had an engine service? also get a fuel rail pressure tests done as you may have a faulty injector, start here.

mark (mhpautos)
Jul 13, 2009 at 1:19 AM
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