[W126 Coupe] LOW COMPRESSION

[FPecar4525 at aol.com]

In a message dated 7/16/2009 11:01:33 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
AZTECPILOT at aol.com writes:

You may  think I am crazy, but when I check the oil or ATF, I always sniff 
the stick.  One can tell quite a bit about the condition of the oil or ATF 
just by  the smell. If the fluid is becoming contaminated or has a burned 
odor, it's  time to get it drained and flushed even though relatively few miles 
 may have accumulated since the last change. 


I don't think that's crazy at all.
 
Frank Pecarich
Ventura, California
 
      
Why  would the oil smell like gasoline?
 
 
 























 

























 
 























 

























 
 

 
 

Answer 
If you run the car in cold weather, the fuel mixture is richen ed to warm  
engine, excess fuel not burned can get into the oil. Also, if you have a car 
 that starts hard-long cranking or has a misfire; the excess gas that is 
not  burned will get into your oil.  
Answer 
Your engine has been severely flooded or, if your car has a carburetor, the 
 float needle seat is shot. Whenever your oil smells like gasoline it's 
very bad  for your engine. Change the oil ASAP.  
Answer 
your engine maybe tired. You have what is called blow-by. your piston rings 
 are not sealing on the cylinder wall. If you watch you may be using oil 
also. 




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