On Jan 28, 11:30 pm, jim beam > wrote:
> 85miles wrote:
> > Hi
>
> > I have a 98 Honda Civic with 245,000 KM.
>
> > I am trying to figure out this problem.
>
> > My exhaust kind of smells stinky, kind of a mild smell of rotten eggs,
> > and also my bumper just above my exhaust is full of black oil
> > deposits.
>
> > I've been researching for answers and I think i have it narrowed down
> > to either; Oxygen sensor, Fuel pressure regulator, or a" charcoal
> > canister valve" which is under the chassis next to the gas tank.
>
> > I have had a check engine pop on about 2 months ago now. Got it
> > scanned and this code: P1457 Evap emissions code (Check Engine Light)
> > came up. Which could just be from me overfilling my gas tank.
>
> > I want to mention that sometimes my idle is rough. It happens about a
> > minute after driving and only lasts for about 10 seconds then goes
> > away until i start my car again.
>
> > Anyways please someone help me narrow this down, I know it can be more
> > than one thing.
>
> > But lets fix the smelly exhaust and burning of oil problem, I'm tired
> > of cleaning the oil stains off my rear bumper!
>
> > Thanks guys.
>
> check the ignition system is in good condition - plugs, leads,
> distributor cap & rotor. replace all of them if old.
>
> as for burnt oil, the sign to look for is the level on the dipstick
> going down, not smuts on your bumper.

Just to clarify yes it is burning some oil... I've put on about 1500
km since last oil change and yesterday it was on the low point, I
should have checked sooner. I will replace all that, it's in need
of replacement, along with some other things. Thanks.