Wright Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Hi there, can anybody help me, I've a 2000 petrol 1.8 mark 1 Focus with 136,000 miles on the clock, it goes really well and doesn't use any oil but I've one big problem. Once the engine has warmed up if I'm stuck in traffic there's a strong hot oil/ exhaust smell comes in the cabin. This happens even if the heater is set to recirculating or the air conditioning is on. Once moving I don't notice it; it's had a new exhaust system fitted with no improvement, any thoughts would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonro2009 Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Always be wary of an exhaust smell in the cabin. Sorry I can't help with finding the fault but have a read of this.....A Dangerous Modificationhttps://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?share_fid=80749&share_tid=91480&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Efordownersclub%2Ecom%2Fforums%2Findex%2Ephp%3F%2Ftopic%2F91480-A-Dangerous-Modification&share_type=tSent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wright Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 Thanks for that Jonro2009, I had a look but nothing seemed to help. I've a Ford garage at the end of my road but am reluctant to go there as they'll probably charge more to look at the car than it's worth. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexp999 Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 It's not overheating when stationary or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wright Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 Not that I'm aware as the temperature gauge stays constant in the centre of the dial but it's worth checking under the bonnet so thanks for that suggestion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wright Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 More by chance I think I've found an answer to my ventilation problem, I had the air conditioning re-gassed and the smell has stopped, I've no idea why but at present it's working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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