After my Duster flooded real bad the other day, I noticed that my oil has a really strong, gassy, smell. Is there gas in my oil? I have never seen this before.

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82 D150-225/727
02 Dakota-3.9/5 speed
87 GMC C7000-8.2 Detroit Diesel/5+2

hello jeb- have seen this before in sl6s and 318s but it is uncommon. a damaged cracked or loose body carb could cause this, but themore likely cause is a leak in the diaphram of the fuel pump. when the arm flexes for a pump shot on the cam eccentric, gas can dump into the oil pan. how old is the fuel pump?

Change your oil right away, dude - and hope that's all it was. Keep an eye on things to make sure your fuel pump's not leaking gas into the crankcase. If it is, replace the pump.

D/W

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If it ain't broke, fix it!

I have heard that when it gets hot, the gas will evaporate out. I know it is not the fuel pump because it was replaced last month and the carb is brand new.

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82 D150-225/727
02 Dakota-3.9/5 speed
87 GMC C7000-8.2 Detroit Diesel/5+2

bad rings maybe or possibly the head gasket but definatly change the oil or you could blow your self up

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1985 Ram
1975 Coronet
1998 Dakota

Normal if you flooded bad. Change your oil right now.

Mitch

Better safe than sorry, change the oil, but I wouldn't lie awake at night over it.

A few good wiffs of gasoline or some on your hands/shoes/clothes, and EVERYTHING will smell like gas for hours.

A few more wiffs and you'll see pretty colors
OOooops, those are ambulance lights

Sometimes "new" pumps are junk from the factory, just keep an eye on it in case.

I changed the oil this afternoon. Will let you know if anything develops.

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82 D150-225/727
02 Dakota-3.9/5 speed
87 GMC C7000-8.2 Detroit Diesel/5+2

I had that happen with 3 different new fuel pumps. I never could figure out why the diaphrams kept rupturing. I eventually installed a Holley electric fuel pump and have been having no problems since.

Mike