gas smell July 07, 2012, 02:48:36 PM 20th anny 5.0Ever since i purchased this car a little over 4 years ago, each time i fill up the tank, there is a very definate gas smell inside the car.I see no leaks i see nothing to tell me where to start looking.anyone else with this problem?any advicethanks, scott Quote Selected
gas smell Reply #1 – July 07, 2012, 03:29:30 PM On your hands???Sorry I couldnt resist. Are you overfilling it? Quote Selected
gas smell Reply #2 – July 07, 2012, 06:25:54 PM Check the grommet that seals the filler to the tank. they are known to tear, and the filler tubes are known to rust down to the sealing area, which causes a breach. I had to replace my filler tube AND my grommet just recently. I, too smelled fuel after filling up above half tank. Quote Selected
gas smell Reply #3 – July 07, 2012, 08:42:42 PM The other place too look at is the plastic housing that sits inside the trunk area where the filler tube goes through, then the tube goes through the trunk floor pan before entering the tank, I have seen them crack and alow the vapors to fill the trunk area and the passenger compartment. My housing cracked on my car and I could smell fuel everytime I filled the tank up. Quote Selected
gas smell Reply #4 – July 11, 2012, 04:25:23 PM Smoke it to find the leak. Best way to find it. But as posted above is very likely cause. Along with a rusted out tank!!! Quote Selected
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