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Old 01-07-2008, 04:38 PM
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I have a 90 eclipse GS. I changed the oil and it reeked of Gas. What could cause this?
 
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Old 01-07-2008, 05:21 PM
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Gasses seaping out of the combustion chamber.

Its pretty common. Next time change your oilsooner.
 
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Old 01-07-2008, 05:43 PM
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Well, I would have changed the oil sooner, but I just bought it and it had fresh oil in it when I got it. I have put less then 100 miles on it and checked the oil when I noticed the smell. What causes the problem and how do I fix it?
 
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Old 01-07-2008, 05:47 PM
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Could be bad rings. Do a compression test.
 
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Old 01-10-2008, 06:37 PM
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Check your pcv valve, it could be bad. And itspretty cheap part to start with.
 
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