what if the oil has a gasoline smell to it?

Asked by GuruLBS5V Apr 05, 2019 at 01:08 AM about the 2007 Scion tC Base Auto

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I want to buy a used car but the oil on the stick has a gasoline smell to it, is that
normal? For a used 2007 Scion tC

F_O_R answered 5 years ago

Possible leaking fuel injector.

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GuruLBFGX answered 5 years ago

Bad fuel injector

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I want to buy a used car but the oil on the stick has a gasoline smell to it, is that normal? For a used 2007 Scion tC

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