1998 Volkswagen Passat petrol smell
Year: 1998
Variant: 1.8
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Leaks & Noises
when i'm waiting at a set of lights or going to pull away i get a slight petrol smell come in the car from the air vents then it clear's away has anybody had this problem
Posted: Apr 18, 2013 (11 years ago)
visual items to check all fuel pipes and related items under bonnet . fuel tank and pipes under car fuel filter fuel filler neck to tank any tank vent pipes and fuel cap
Posted Apr 18, 2013 (11 years ago)
Also check any engine breather hoses for leaks / splits .There was a recall on the fuel lines on that car a while back .
Volkswagen announced the recall Friday, saying no accidents or injuries have been recorded related to the 1999 to 2005 model year Passats.
Some Passats with an automatic transmission may have an underbody heat shield that could be subject to damage. And some with 1.8T engines have a fuel line that requires potential replacement.
Also, some all-wheel-drive Passats will be inspected for potential fuel tank ventilation valve damage.
Volkswagen plans to notify owners of the recall, but says drivers who smell fuel should take the vehicle to a Volkswagen dealer or authorized repair shop.
Volkswagen announced the recall Friday, saying no accidents or injuries have been recorded related to the 1999 to 2005 model year Passats.
Some Passats with an automatic transmission may have an underbody heat shield that could be subject to damage. And some with 1.8T engines have a fuel line that requires potential replacement.
Also, some all-wheel-drive Passats will be inspected for potential fuel tank ventilation valve damage.
Volkswagen plans to notify owners of the recall, but says drivers who smell fuel should take the vehicle to a Volkswagen dealer or authorized repair shop.
Posted Apr 18, 2013 (11 years ago)
Just noticed yours is a 1998 , not covered in recall .
Posted Apr 18, 2013 (11 years ago)
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