makka559

I know it seems like a dumb question since the car is always burning gas an emmitting some exhuast while it's running, but is it normal for me to be able to smell it (faintly) with the doors open and the car running?

It's not bad or anything, just barely present. I also havn't driven it in two weeks (broken ankle) so I was thinking that may have something to do with it.

Having the oil changed tomorrow at a mechanic and was just wondering if this is something I should ask to have looked at or not.

For reference, I drive a 1.8t and the average temperature is somewhere in the lower 90 degree range.

EGainer

is there any gas leakin? let car sit for 1 hour, check for gas underneathe, if there is let me know

f3d

fumes were being sucked into the air intake for climate control when the car wasnt moving.

makka559

I see two small puddles under the car now but neither of them still appear to be leaking. This leads me to believe it was probably just the AC condensation.

Would a gas leak be continuous I presume?

Also, milage has been excellent, so no drop off in that.

So if there isn't a leak, is this smell fairly normal?

makka559

Seems like if it were that there would be other problems aside from a smell through, right?

EGainer

where are the puddles

BSCA4

It could be leak only when the fuel system pressurized (when engine running)

f3d

well, youd def hear the difference...

EGainer

it would be crazy if it was same problem as mine

odelay12v

shoot i can sometimes smell my exhust with my door open even when i drive it every day