Petrol smell in oil

Tiny
ELNE
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  • 2005 OPEL CORSA
  • 4 CYL
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  • 20,000 MILES
Vehicle starts normally but smells like petrol when driving and checking the oil when it is cold. Any help?
Wednesday, November 14th, 2018 AT 2:18 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Oil smells like gas anytime it has been in the engine. I would use a flashlight and look at the fuel injectors this is the most common place for leaks.

This guide can help if you find on leaking.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-fuel-injector

Let me know, Ken
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Thursday, November 15th, 2018 AT 5:08 PM

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