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You should not smell gas around your car at any time, running or not. The fuel storage and delivery system of modern day cars is completely sealed including the gas cap. It is very likely you have a leak in the fuel system, and this should be repaired immediately not only because it is costing you money in lost fuel, but also for safety reasons - gasoline is highly flammable and explosive.
I am omitting older carbureted cars here since fuel can often be smelled from carburetor flooding. In any case you should check for leaks.
Ray
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Why does your car smell like rotten eggs when you shut it off?
Typically this is caused when the fuel is burned uncleanly and the sulfur in gas makes it smell
What is causing the smell of gas around your car and in the garage when car is off There is no visible leak of gas.?
gas cap loose..
Why would a car shut off while making a turn?
it could be out of gas.
Car smell like gas when off?
Check your fuel cap or gas tank for leaks, or maybe the gas lines.
Gas smell when car is turned off?
Leaking gas from somewhere. Could me minor leak, do a good inspeciton.
To save gas is it better to idle or shut off car engine?
To save gas, it is better to completely shut off the engine rather than allowing the vehicle to idle. This saves about 5 percent more gas than idling.
How do you reset a 1995 Ford Ranger fuel shut off?
If you don't smell gas , or see gas leaking , press the button down on the top off the switch if it has popped up - Helpfull
How do you use a gas shut off valve?
Install in gas line to shut off gas to building after gas meter, or to isolate an appliance off a gas line.
How do you reset the fuel pump shut-off switch on an 95 ford ranger?
The fuel pump inertia ( shut off ) switch is in the right front passenger footwell , if you don't smell gas or see gas leaking , push the button down on the top of the switch if it has popped up . Turn your ignition key to the RUN position for a few seconds then shut it off , recheck for any gas smell / fuel leaks , if none , go ahead and start the engine
Why did your car shut off while driving 5 minutes after you put gas in it?
Contaminated gas or the wrong type of fuel for the vehicle.
Its not getting gas .shuts off?
your whole car doesn't shut off its only that your car doesn't keep going it still can have every thing else
What causes a car to sputter and shut off?
There could be several reasons why a car would sputter and shut off. The car might be out of gas, dead battery, bad starter, alternator problems or other issues. It is best to have it checked out by a licensed mechanic.
