Re: [DML] Fuel smell

[DMCVIN6683 <dmcvin6683@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks everyone who posted on this subject.

It looks like i will fill the tank up and check it again.

Mark V


On May 7, 2005, at 5:04 PM, Soma576@xxxxxxx wrote:

> In a message dated 5/7/05 10:33:07 AM Central Daylight Time,
> dmcvin6683@xxxxxxxxx writes:
>
>
>> When i fill my tank with out spilling a drop of gas i usually smell 
>> gas
>> till the tank gets lower on fuel. I dont see any leaks.
>>
>> Is this normal?
>>
>
> Mark,
>
> For what it's worth, I always fill mine to the top and NEVER have any 
> fuel
> smells - and my car always sits in a garage, so I would surely smell 
> it if there
> were any.
>
> Places to check -
> 1. gasket around fuel 'chute' where it goes into the gas tank
> 2. Make sure fuel pump cover boot is undamaged and is nice and tight.
> 3. Check all evap emissions control hoses and parts
> 4. Replace fuel cap if it is original.  Mine was and the rubber gasket 
> in it
> was dried and cracked.  new ones are inexpensive from the vendors.
> 5. Before you get gas next time, remove the access covers in the trunk 
> and
> watch the pump boot, fuel chute, and sending unit for gas splashing 
> out or
> leaking.
>
> Good Luck!
> Andy




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