I am smelling a large amount of gas fumes from my car after filling it up. Then after driving for a while the smell goes away. Any thoughts as to what might be the issue? Thanks!
Question Smelling gas after filling up
- Thread starter CorvetteLola
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Do you stop when the pump does or do you try to squeeze more in?
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I stop. The smell is not coming from the gas cap.
Best guess…a leak at the top of the tank. Could be a leak around the sending unit for the gauge or a deteriorated line for part of the emission control system. If you can get the car up on a hoist right after a fill you may be able to see staining from the leaking fuel to pin point the area.
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Thank you!
theboss
Power User
Is the check engine light on? Is the car harder to star after refiling?
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No. There is no light displayed and no codes are being thrown. The car also starts immediately and runs like a top.
Dave91TM
Power User
Try a google search "C5 Fuel Odour"
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Thank you! There is some very good coming up on that search.