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In short; diluted oil. The cam sensor is inserted into the engine, either in the front timing cover or in an opening designed for a distributor originally, on engines that have been redesigned for distributorless ignition and fuel injection. an internal fuel leak can cause the oil in the crankcase to be diluted with a large amount of fuel and cause the sensor to smell like it. Either style of sensor is in direct contact with the engine oil. an internal fuel leak could be caused by a leaky fuel injector or more likely by a "dead" cylinder. When the engine is operating but one or more cylinders is not working, due to low compression or ignition problems, the fuel system on older vehicles does not cease operation of the affected cylinder, and continues to inject fuel, which is not burned and leaks past the piston rings into the oil pan. If you really meant crankshaft position sensor, which many people confuse, it is usually located externally, by the crankshaft balancer, in which case you would have a leaky fuel line most likely.
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What would cause your skin to smell like sulfur when you are angry?
sulpher
Will a faulty oxygen sensor make to car spell like gas?
A faulty oxygen sensor can make a car smell like gas. Oxygen and gasoline mixing wrong can cause excessive pollution. Replacing the oxygen sensor can correct this issue, and improve the gas mileage in the car.
Would alternator cause engine to knock and smell like rotten eggs?
No. Sounds like the catalytic converter is going bad. Rotten egg smell is a sign
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Urine can smell like ammonia due to dehydration, dietary factors, or certain medical conditions that cause the body to break down proteins into ammonia.
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replace sensor,catalytic converters smell like rotten eggs when going bad
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yes of cause they do :)
Why am I holding this It smells like your father?
Cause you like the smell of my papa!
What would cause the air in a cave to smell like rotten eggs?
The presence of hydrogen sulfide gas in the cave can cause it to smell like rotten eggs. This gas is produced by the decay of organic matter in the absence of oxygen. It can be toxic in high concentrations.
What would cause electronic devices to smell like fish?
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What would cause the oil to smell like gas in your car?
The only thing that will cause this is gasoline is mixing with the oil. Have to looked at by a professional immediately. This will cause severe engine wear if ignored.
