Petrol smell

2001 Volkswagen Polo 1.6 VW Polo Playa
Car: Volkswagen Polo
Year: 2001
Variant: 1.6 VW Polo Playa
Categories: Leaks & Noises
My car has got a heavy petrol smell when I start it and smoke and petrol smell from the exhaust when it idles and see light smoke behind me when I drive at knight when there is a car behind me specially when I pull away at a robot. Please advise me what to do and thank you.
Problem added: Oct 22, 2014 (9 years ago)
Check fuel lines for leaks and engine breather.Sounds like wear on engine in regard to smoke , could be valve stem oil seals or major repair .
Answered Oct 22, 2014 (9 years ago)

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