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My oil smells of petrol
I have just noticed that I can smell petrol from the oil filler cap and dip stick. The car is running perfectly and mpg and temps seem fine. Am I worrying about noting or does the car just need an oil change, as it has done 6000 miles since last change.
Asked on 21 November 2012 by bb07886
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Honest John
Give it an oil and filter change.
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