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7 Μαΐ 2024 · A fuel tank leak would cause a gas odor both when you approach the car and when you drive. Signs this is the problem: Look under your car for dripping fuel. In addition, monitor the fuel gauge to see if it drops faster than it normally would. Both of these signs point to a fuel tank leak.
28 Φεβ 2023 · Forgetting to close or fully tighten your gas cap after a fill-up is a common mistake. This will cause fumes to exit the tank and potentially make your car smell of gas. If the filler cap is loose or broken, your check engine light or gas cap light will usually come on.
6 Ιαν 2023 · Sometimes the smell may linger if you have recently filled up your fuel tank – but this should dissipate after a few minutes. In modern vehicles, there are fuel injectors and advanced safety technology features that make this issue very rare.
21 Μαρ 2024 · If your car smells like gas, but there is no leak it’s possible that the EVAP system is not functioning as supposed to. It’s also possible that the engine is running rich, so unburned fuel is coming out of the exhaust.
29 Ιαν 2023 · If you just filled your car with gas, you could be smelling gas that you got on your hands, clothes or shoes, or that ran down the side of the car or spilled on the ground.
Fuel odors inside your car can be a sign of a potentially severe issue, like a fuel leak or faulty gas cap, that requires immediate attention. However, diagnosing and fixing the problem by yourself might be difficult. That’s where AutoNation Mobile Service can help.
Here’s a simple problem that could cause a smell to linger around your car after filling up – a loose or missing gas cap. When the cap is stuck open, fuel vapors leak out through the gap as well as allow fresh air to mix with the fuel in the tank which releases more vapors.
