i have got 9t4 escort m reg. it has recently developed a petrol smell comeing from the middle of the car and also can smell it when the car has been stood for a while inside. checked for leakes but can't find any. is there anybody can help. oh it's got a small hole in exhaust but been patched up. does anybody know of any good mechanics in fleetwood lancashire if it need repairing
2006-09-14 05:17:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Your car has a charcoal vapor canister that prevents petrol fumes from getting out of your cars fuel system into the atmosphere. The canister or vapor lines probably developed a leak.
2006-09-14 05:27:30 · answer #1 · answered by Lawrence H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its either one of three things
1. someone spilt petrol inside the car.
2. There is a hole in the exhaust and in the undersealing of the car floor and its coming through.
3. There is a small hole in the top of petrol tank and its coming through the undersealing and car floor.
It will need repairing, You smell petrol and its a problem. Any local garage will be able to help you out. I normally take mine to where i get my MOT done.
2006-09-14 05:30:19 · answer #2 · answered by xanaximenesis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a car air freshener. If that doesn´t work then buy more and more until you can´t smell the petrol.
Seriously if you can smell petrol it is not a good sign. Have all the fuel lines checked, the smallest of gap can be dangerous.
2006-09-14 05:27:28 · answer #3 · answered by Northernbloke 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the 'jute' material under you carpet and inside your trunk. Sounds like it is wet and producing the order. After you dry out the car, use a Ozone type air cleaner, then 'Fabreeze' to remove whats left.
2006-09-14 05:40:48 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT may be something in the Catalytic converter.. The taxicabs I drive have that smell of rotten eggs, and it is not a very pleasant smell.
2006-09-14 05:29:51 · answer #5 · answered by Pauly W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the door seals.
2006-09-14 05:19:11 · answer #6 · answered by Pete T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get one of those magic trees
2006-09-14 05:24:31 · answer #7 · answered by tom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check your vapour canister! its defective.
2006-09-16 20:59:29 · answer #8 · answered by SOLUN macedonia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋