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Old 02-25-2004, 08:15 AM
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While my car is running I smell gas from the exhaust. The exhaust gasses are clear, but its clearly a strong gas smell. I did search but i didnt find an answer. Whats going on?
Old 02-25-2004, 08:20 AM
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Runnin rich. What do you have done to it?
Old 02-25-2004, 08:28 AM
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only thing that has been done to is a ebay intake the previous owner installed.
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Stop sniffin gas fumes

...sorry i dont know if there is even a problem with your car?
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It could be lots of stuff. Could be bad plugs or wires. Have you done a tune up lately? You might be surprised what a difference it can make.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr Miyagi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
...sorry i dont know if there is even a problem with your car?</TD></TR></TABLE>

How could there not be a problem... do all civic's exhaust gasses smell like gas? hope not...
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im guessing you need a tune up.
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Get a new cap and rotor, new wires and plugs, new fuel filter and last but most importantly:

Stop sniffing your exhaust fumes.
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