Usually the problem subsides as the heater warms up the car. It is most pronounced in very cold weather (below 20 degrees) which makes it difficult to demonstrate when I take it to the dealer. Most information on the internet refers to problems with the Subaru WRX, a different model and engine than my 2002 Legacy L. Has anyone solved this problem?
2007-02-17 14:10:16 · 8 answers · asked by vsteadma1126 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Subaru
Yes it is a problem with Subaru. How is your gas mileage? Have the garage check your fuel lines for possible corrosion and/or leaks. I have had all this done and the gas smell is still their when it is cold. You may want to try a different gas and see if that helps.
2007-02-18 03:31:49 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think I ran across some postings of the same issue on Legacy's as well, but not as often, while researching my 02 WRX. Check out this link, you can look up your model and see if others reported the problem.
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/
2007-02-18 00:14:21 · answer #2 · answered by mike1985x 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a real answer to your question, but...
In my area, they are adding 10% ethanol to the fuel in the winter months. It smells quite a bit different from regular gas, including when it burns.
Just a footnote to your real problem, but maybe this fuel is making the smell worse. You still have to get this checked out as the 3 above me suggest that this is a known technical problem.
2007-02-20 00:54:40 · answer #3 · answered by Picture Taker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Air/fuel ration depends on engine temperature, and when it's cold mixture is extremely rich. This causes some of gas not to burn completely. The bottom line is: it's normal except that poor engine compartment/cabin insulation shouldn't let gas vapors to enter the passenger compartment.
2007-02-21 13:59:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
MY guess is you smell in cold weather more cause the engine choke kicks on, the colder the weather the longer the choke is on and the more gas you might smell.
2007-02-17 22:14:04 · answer #5 · answered by halpinator36 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are 2 hoses that connect fuel lines. They are rubber hoses and they go bad. Get them replaced with slightly longer hoses. I tinhk they are ont he left side
2007-02-21 12:45:27 · answer #6 · answered by Reeses 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. use the same station when you buy your gas. Or go to the dealership and have them fix it.
2007-02-17 22:12:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a TSB about it, take it to your dealer.
2007-02-18 17:20:07 · answer #8 · answered by x_ill 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋