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Sent to Car Experts June 18, 2006 12:23 p.m.

I have had car checked, they say there is no leak. Smell gasoling when air or heater is on. Could it need the oxygen sensor changed?

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2002 BMW 850I 12 cylinder

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Jusk checked for leaks

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Status: Closed Value: $8

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June 18, 2006 12:36 p.m. (12 minutes and 24 seconds later)

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Hello Roxanne, No,not likely.The 02 sensors do not really have anything to do with fuel odor.if they were faulty,the check engine light would be lit anyway.What may be occuring is a leaking injector.What happens when the injector leaks is it gets on the hot intake manifold and evaporates,so it never leaves a trace of leakage.You will have to take this to the dealer unfortunately.If they found nothing the first time,take it again,or take it to another dealer.This should still be under warranty for this.If you are smelling fuel,this could be dangerous.Don't wait.please click my accept button if this answers the questio0n.Good Luck.Let me know how you make out.

Edited by railman on June 18 2006 at 12:36pm

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June 19, 2006 5:29 a.m. (16 hours and 53 minutes later)

How did you make out here?Did you understand what I described about leaking injectors?

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