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    Causes of Strong Smell of Petrol in Car – Inspections & Repairs

    If your car smells like petrol while you are parked or driving, it can mean several different things. The smell could be caused by a minor problem or a serious safety risk. Either way, you should get it diagnosed as soon as possible to be safe.

    Below are some of the most common causes of petrol fumes in your vehicle:

    Leaking fuel line

    The fuel line (or fuel hose) is responsible for delivering petrol from the tank to the engine. A leaking fuel line can be identified by the puddles of petrol that appear under your vehicle. When your fuel line is leaking, you may experience performance issues and increased fuel consumption.

    It is important that you repair a leaking fuel line as soon as possible. This is because the high flammability of petrol can be a major fire hazard.

    Leaking fuel injector

    The fuel injectors are responsible for adding fuel to the engine. The fuel mixes with air to create a combustion process that allows the car to run.

    If the fuel injector is leaking, you may notice a strong smell of fuel inside and around the car. Ths will often be accompanied by:

    • Increased fuel consumption,
    • Hard starting
    • Rough idling

    A leaking fuel injector is also a fire safety hazard, particularly because of its location near the engines exhaust and ignition system. We suggest that you get your leaking fuel injector(s) repaired immediately!

    Air / fuel mixture too rich

    Your car may be burning more fuel than it needs to. This is often referred to as a rich air / fuel ratio. When your car burns too much fuel, there will be an increase in petrol fumes coming from your exhaust.

    A rich air/fuel ratio will also result in:

    • Increased fuel consumption
    • Weak engine power
    • Rough idling
    • Increased emissions

    Fuel Leak Repair in Hamilton

    At Grimmer Motors, we can quickly diagnose issues related to your fuel leaks. We can then provide you with excellent advice and what to do next. Our mechanics can service a variety of fuel leak related faults, getting you SAFELY back on the road. .

    For reliable, experienced and honest mechanics in Hamilton, contact Grimmer Motors today.

     

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    Phone: 07 855 2037

    Email: office@grimmermotors.co.nz

    Address: 998 Heaphy Terrace, Fairfield, Hamilton

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    Reviews

    Grimmer Motors Ltd
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    Srikrish Ra
    Srikrish Ra
    23:22 17 Apr 18
    Very good workshop! The staff are friendly & professional. Their charges are reasonable! A reliable place to take you car to.
    Joe Gillies
    Joe Gillies
    09:06 08 Apr 18
    Grimmers sourced a part for my car in 1 day that another garage had been 'trying' to do since December 2017. My car was ready for pickup two and a half hours after I dropped it off. Every staff member I spoke to was friendly and helpful. I have never had such good service. Outstanding!!!
    allan shadbolt
    allan shadbolt
    22:33 13 Feb 18
    Red light on all the time. went in for scan check. While waiting served us both with coffee. We had an easy shop across the road for fruit and vegies. Facilities for customers excellent. The cost was better than expected. We drove out an hour later very pleased. Grimmer motors keeping the friendly reliable trustworthy service alive. Thank you 14/2/18
    KERRY BATTEN
    KERRY BATTEN
    00:45 18 Apr 18
    Car in for repair in the morning, picked up that night.Job well done and cheaper than I thought. Thanks guys. A happy customer here
    Kirstin Harris
    Kirstin Harris
    00:06 09 Apr 18
    Great service, polite staff and would highly recommend to others Dropped my car in to Grimmers before 8.30 to have brake pads replaced and a new seat belt put in. I thought it might take the whole day turns out it didnt. Super happy with a fast service from the team. Plus my car smelt like a new car after it getting cleaned :) 10/10
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