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Gas smell when start in cold weather - 2016 Prius Two

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by Jay J., Dec 11, 2017.

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  1. Mendel Leisk

    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    Tideland's mentioned that apart from contact with Danny, he can't do much.
     
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    Sigh! :(
     
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    I got the same problem with our 2017 Two. Only in cold weather, at start up. It is bad. If anyone figures this one out, let us know!
     
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    Gas and air mix is renowned for being dangerous in a human environment. Anyone anxious enough to get back to a dealer with this problem?
     
    #24 RCO, Dec 17, 2017
  5. kithmo

    kithmo Couch Potato

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    If the smell is inside the car with the door shut, then it could be a leaky exhaust which needs urgent attention at the dealers, if it's out side the car then no worries, it'll be the usual pollution coming from the exhaust, running a rich cold start mixture with a cold cat.
     
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    If it were as simple as that, we all be noticing the smell in every Gen 4, assuming a cooler climate operation.
     
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    and assuming clear sinuses :D
     
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    I'd only notice it if I had a leaky exhaust because I don't stand outside in the cold with the engine running. If I'm demisting, I sit in the car with the doors shut. I defrost the outside of the screen with spray on de-icer.
    But TBH, being retired, these days I usually don't bother going out in the car if it's icy, we have local shops a quick walk around the corner.
     
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    Well that should clear the sinuses for you anyway. Bonus point!
     
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    Sinus cleaning is the option Toyota forgot to pst in their sales literature. Lol
     
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