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Old May 9, 2004 | 01:44 PM
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HELP!!! Oil smells like gasoline!

I changed my oil today and i never noticed it before, but my redline synthetic smelled like it was at least 50% gas. Also the oil drained out like water. Is this normal since redline is thinner than dino juice and oil is injected to the rotors? Could it be that my oil is just diluted because of waiting so long to change? Any answers appreciated.
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Old May 9, 2004 | 01:53 PM
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if it was a long interval than yes it will be more diluted and thinner. any other symptoms? problems? how long was the oil in there?
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Old May 9, 2004 | 01:58 PM
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It is normal for rotary engines to have some gassy smelling oil ,as it is actually getting in there. But if its really bad, then Its not gonnabe a good thing
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Old May 9, 2004 | 02:04 PM
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It's normal for the oil to smell gasoline. Mine smells too and i change it every 1000 miles and my engine is a healthy 2000 build with original 20k.
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Old May 9, 2004 | 04:03 PM
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No, I dont have any symptoms or problems. I just noticed the smell for the first time and was worried. I changed it in January and then procrastinated because of it being synthetic and the fact that I put less than 2000 miles on it so far this year. Thanks for the info guys.
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Old May 9, 2004 | 04:25 PM
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Redline Synth, good choice of oil!
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Old May 9, 2004 | 04:54 PM
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yeah thats normal, my oil has a scent of gas too..
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Old May 9, 2004 | 09:44 PM
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Good for the lawn mower.
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