igatbgs
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I have a 2015 Touareg with a 3.0 TDI that I have had for only 13 months. The third time I filled the tank with diesel, I did it a gas station that where a fuel tanker was filling the storage tanks when I was there. Long story - but contaminated fuel restricted flow of diesel and fuel system overheated and needed to be completely replaced (not covered by warranty - but insurance picked up $15,000 plus bill). Must have been a poorly trained mechanic - when putting it all back together - broke some cover for the time belt so I had to wait an extra week. (Work was done at VW in Regina, Saskatchewan) This happened when on holidays and was in their shop for close to 4 weeks.
Once I did get it back, in the weeks to followed I was getting a strong fuel exhaust smell through the AC, especially after driving for a while and then slowed down at a stop light. Turned out the mechanic had not put on the value cover correctly and it was leaking oil onto the exhaust manifold. VW in London, Ontario fixed this. That was now 11 months ago. (another $1000 cost)
In the past month, a similar smell has re-appeared. VW London said they cannot see any more leaks nor any significant oil build up left from original incident.
The smell appears to be stronger on the driver's side than the passenger as my wife says she doesn't smell it. Smell is driving me nuts.. any suggestions?
Once I did get it back, in the weeks to followed I was getting a strong fuel exhaust smell through the AC, especially after driving for a while and then slowed down at a stop light. Turned out the mechanic had not put on the value cover correctly and it was leaking oil onto the exhaust manifold. VW in London, Ontario fixed this. That was now 11 months ago. (another $1000 cost)
In the past month, a similar smell has re-appeared. VW London said they cannot see any more leaks nor any significant oil build up left from original incident.
The smell appears to be stronger on the driver's side than the passenger as my wife says she doesn't smell it. Smell is driving me nuts.. any suggestions?