My parking garage hates my car

goldfish65 said

I feel for you. Dang busybodies with nothing better to do than mess with anyone who doesn't conform to their idea of what to drive. Probably won't be that hard to fix...maybe get it checked at a repair shop and show the invoice to the facilities guy (like a doctors note!) Try to play along with him like you understand how "important" the issue is, to defuse the situation. Be friendly and don't act like you're afraid of him. "Thanks, I appreciate it, it's all fixed now...." lol.

Oh I used TX-7 additive in my crankcase, it cut down the smoking at startup.

Click to expand...

This is pretty much what I did. They are leaving me alone for now.
I think the problem was that I hade just filled the tank before I came in that morning. It does smell if I fill it more than 12 gallons.

I am going to take a look at the seals this weekend. Also I spoke too soon on the oil leak. It did leave a quarter sized stain on the cardboard. But I think that is my oil filler cap. I need one that fits tighter and does not spray a mist of oil on the covers which then adds to the smell.

Also I will try the TX-7, even though the smoke seems not to be bad right now. I also need to get in and adjust the valves, I am sure they could use it anyway.

Thanks for all of the advice.
Tim