My wife was out and about shopping yesterday with her mother, while I hung out at the casa with the kiddos...
When she returned home, she mentioned noticing a very strong exhaust smell coming from her Buick (the one in my sig) while loading things into the back of the SUV. So, I got up early this morning to check it out. The coolant level was perfect– no head gasket issues. Pulled the air box and checked to see if the PCV was dumping a lot oil – clean as a whistle, no issues there. Throttle body was a little dirty – some carb cleaner took care it. Turned the engine on and checked for any obvious problems (rough idle, knocking, etc.) I could not find anything wrong, but noticed the exhaust did indeed smell very strong. However, the exhaust was colorless, which was a good sign...
No codes being thrown and all maintenance was all up-to-date; new spark plugs, good air filter, fresh oil and filter about 750 miles ago, and TT gas in it. So, I thought why not go for a good old, Italian Tuneup. Took the Buick out, got it warmed up, and started putting load on the engine, and doing some full throttle driving. After about 20 mins, the strong exhaust smell went away, and it's still running smooth.
My wife drives highway miles, everyday, so the SUV doesn't see high RPMs often. I guess I'll have to take it out and redline it for her everyone once and awhile.
Any of y'all do Italian Tuneups?
When she returned home, she mentioned noticing a very strong exhaust smell coming from her Buick (the one in my sig) while loading things into the back of the SUV. So, I got up early this morning to check it out. The coolant level was perfect– no head gasket issues. Pulled the air box and checked to see if the PCV was dumping a lot oil – clean as a whistle, no issues there. Throttle body was a little dirty – some carb cleaner took care it. Turned the engine on and checked for any obvious problems (rough idle, knocking, etc.) I could not find anything wrong, but noticed the exhaust did indeed smell very strong. However, the exhaust was colorless, which was a good sign...
No codes being thrown and all maintenance was all up-to-date; new spark plugs, good air filter, fresh oil and filter about 750 miles ago, and TT gas in it. So, I thought why not go for a good old, Italian Tuneup. Took the Buick out, got it warmed up, and started putting load on the engine, and doing some full throttle driving. After about 20 mins, the strong exhaust smell went away, and it's still running smooth.
My wife drives highway miles, everyday, so the SUV doesn't see high RPMs often. I guess I'll have to take it out and redline it for her everyone once and awhile.
Any of y'all do Italian Tuneups?
