It is currently Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:23 pm

All times are UTC - 5 hours [ DST ]




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 3 posts ] 
Author Message
 Post subject: Diesel Fuel Odor in Cabin
PostPosted: Sat Aug 20, 2005 12:22 pm 
Offline
LOST Member
User avatar

Joined: Sun Jul 10, 2005 10:54 pm
Posts: 339
Location: Pinnacle, North-Carolina
I just turned 3,200 miles and last night I start smelling raw diesel fuel inside of the car.

This morning I look under the hood and check for leaks. Of course there is no sign. I tightened up the lines feeding the fuel filter.

I am going to take it in Monday to let the dealer look under the car too.

The AC is not running that great and I got a tranny shudder at 65 mph v. 55 mph.

Mt dealer said the TSB 18 ..... doesn't fix the shudder??? What say you CRD drivers?

Thanks,

Tom


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Sat Aug 20, 2005 1:17 pm 
Offline
LOST Member

Joined: Mon Aug 01, 2005 9:37 pm
Posts: 153
Location: Vincennes,IN
I can't say I've ever noticed any smell in mine, but since I drive a 24' straight truck for a living I'm might just be used to the smell :lol: . My boss has a Powerstroke and during the winter time you prety much have to turn off the blower moter on the heater when sitting at lights until its warmed up, the thing just plain reeks of fuel till then.

One thing I have learned in my time(way too long) of driving trucks with diesels is always use gloves when fueling up .That keeps you from speading the smell of the fuel that is always on the fuel nozzles onto the steering wheel and other interior parts and watch where you walk to try and keep fuel off your shoes, there is always fuel spilled around diesel pumps. I keep a pair of leather work gloves in a ziplock back in the cubby hole by the rear door for fueling ,I have got some funny looks as I open the rear window ,grab my baggie and get my gloves before I do anything else :lol:

_________________
'05 Bright Silver Sport CRD
245/70/16 BFG AT KOs (On the second set now.....First set was replaced at 106K miles)
some stereo stuff.........
L.O.S.T. #053490


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject: No smell
PostPosted: Sat Aug 20, 2005 8:56 pm 
Offline
LOST Newbie

Joined: Sun Jul 31, 2005 6:50 am
Posts: 39
Location: Meadville,Pa
I went to auto zone and bought some orange smelling GoJo wipes to clean the fuel off of my steering wheel.(forgot my gloves)Other than that I have not had the smell of fuel in the truck.

_________________
2005 Silver Liberty Sport CRD LOST#074322
Rear Tow package,Chrome Grill,Bug Deflector
Mud Guards,Vent Visors,Sport Rails
Cargo Area Tray/Organizer
Silver Rhino


Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 3 posts ] 

All times are UTC - 5 hours [ DST ]


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 16 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
Powered by phpBB © 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 phpBB Group. Color scheme by ColorizeIt!
Logo by pixeldecals.com