Excessive Odors -- Fuel and Emissions

Vehicle has excessive "rotten egg" smell. Raw fuel (gasoline) can be smelled. Excessive odors do not necessarily indicate excessive emissions.

POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION


Faulty purge valve, liquid Check Evaporative system.
fuel in carbon canister,
fuel tank vent system blocked,
poor seal on gas cap Evaporative Emissions System



PCV valve plugged or stuck Check PCV system.
PCV hose blocked or plugged Positive Crankcase Ventilation



Contaminated catalyst Check for missing or damaged
fuel fillpipe restrictor




Excessive Emissions Refer to HIGH EMISSION LEVELS
in this section. High Emission Levels