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Old Feb 9, 2016 | 12:49 AM
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OH gas smell no leaks

I have a 88 conv. with 16000 miles on engine 28600 on car .When i turn it off i smell gas bad found no leaks but dipstick has gas smell seals shot or what to do thanks for any reply
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Old Feb 9, 2016 | 01:06 AM
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your car might be running rich and diluting the oil in the sump wich is why your dipstick smells of fuel.
drain and change your oil, its not lubricating as it should with the fuel in there.

have you checked your fuel tank vent?
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