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Excessive Odors - Fuel, Emissions


Vehicle has excessive rotten egg smell. Raw fuel (gasoline) can be smelled. Excessive odors do not necessarily indicate excessive emissions.

POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION


Faulty purge valve, liquid Check Evaporative system.
fuel in carbon canister,
fuel tank vent system blocked,
poor seal on gas cap



Contaminated catalyst Check for missing or worn fillpipe restrictor





Excessive Emissions