Start Up Petrol Smell

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markjo77
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Start Up Petrol Smell

Post by markjo77 » Thu Oct 15, 2020 11:33 am

First time RS6 perf owner, on first start up especially now its colder, the car smells very petrolly for around 10 or so seconds? I assume this is just over fuel on cold start up, but wanted to check if its normal..

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Iain
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Re: Start Up Petrol Smell

Post by Iain » Thu Oct 15, 2020 11:49 am

Used to happen on cold days with mine......I loved the smell tbh - had no issues with the car.
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Re: Start Up Petrol Smell

Post by markjo77 » Thu Oct 15, 2020 12:13 pm

Thanks, i also like the smell :), having also a V8 defender... Just want to check...

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Re: Start Up Petrol Smell

Post by Tadass910 » Thu Oct 15, 2020 5:31 pm

V8 with petrol smell best)

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