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You have a fuel leak, or the gas attendant spilt some while refilling. To check, turn the key open/engine off position 1. With the engine off the pump will run for a few seconds/pressurize the fuel system. Check for leaks/fuel smell under the hood, and for drips on the ground under the car. If the leak is small you might have to cycle the key so that the pump runs again. Depending on the year/age of the car, the fuel line might be leaking, fuel pump gasket tank vent hose or even fault evap equipment.
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Recently Ive realized smell of petrol inside the car when it is idling The smell is not there when in motion. No visible signs of leaks. Initially I thought the smell is coming from car in front.?
Well, the smell could be from a spillage, which when your moving goes to the main petrol tank. another explanation is your mum.
What if your car smells of petrol inside?
If your car smells of petrol inside, and you have not been using a petrol-like solvent to clean something inside the car, you probably have a fuel leak and should have the car checked by someone able to detect and fix a leak.
Smell of petrol in car?
exhaust leak or fuel leak
How do you identify whether petrol or diesel car?
By smell. Each has a distinctive smell that is easily recognized.
Is it safe to drive a car if you smell gas inside?
car smells of gas inside and out
Why would a car smell like gas once start?
my car smells like i have a petrol leak when i turn it on but have no leak underneath the car
Why do you smell hot plastic when you get out of your car after driving several miles?
because your car burns alot of petrol after driving several miles
Can we smell petrol?
No
I have just been out in my car Citroen saxo vtrI drove for about 10 miles and when I stopped the car you could smell fumes inside the car i could also smell the same thing outside the car.?
if same problem as i had you mean the smell of petrol. probably the fuel lead which runs along sort of under the windscreen wipers. so you'll get a good wiff if you put the fan on if its a burning smell it could possibly be your clutch, take it to a garage just to be safe :D
Why can you smell petrol at a petrol station?
Because petrol is volatile, some of it evaporates into the air and that's what you smell.You can smell petrol at a petrol station because sometimes people spill it as they put it into their cars.
Smell inside of car on a vw jetta 2003?
If the smell of a VW Jetta is bad then there is a possibility of mold inside the vehicle. Water damage can cause bad smell. There can also be a chance of an animal crawling inside and dying. Check the vehicle thoroughly and clean with interior cleaners to rid the car of a smell.
What can cause exhaust smell inside a car?
Ur exhaust....
