Everytime I get out of my car after driving, I smell gas. I don't smell it on the inside, just when I get out. Does this mean that there is a possible gas leak? If so, how do I check to verify? If not, do you have any ideas on what it could be?
2006-11-29 13:37:09 · 12 answers · asked by Cori 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Everytime I get out of my car after driving, I smell gas. I don't smell it on the inside, just when I get out. Does this mean that there is a possible gas leak? If so, how do I check to verify? If not, do you have any ideas on what it could be?
PS - The car's a 1993 Toyota Camry
2006-11-29 13:56:17 · update #1
First just to eliminate the simple answers make sure your gas cap is tight. If it is then if you have someone to help you can have them cycle the key on and off. This engages the fuel pump each time you turn the key on for about 5 seconds. While they do that check to see where the smell is the strongest. If in the back look under the car for drips while the pump is on. If under the hood same thing check for anything spraying out or dripping when the key is on. Hope that helps. Good Luck and be carefull.
2006-11-29 13:51:26 · answer #1 · answered by TripleXXXrated 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you could possibly have a leak. The cardboard idea is a good one. But also check under the hood near the throttle boddy and if you can see check the intake manifold gasket.
Look under the car near the gas tank and see if your fuel filter is wet.
Another thing that can cause the smell of gas like that is a vacuum leak. Sounds weird but it's true.
2006-11-29 13:47:56 · answer #2 · answered by whtsthislif4 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If possible, shut off the gas on the pipe leading up to the stove and let things clear out. You might need a wrench. Usually you just turn a **** 90 degrees to shut it off. You probably just have a pilot out, but that's just a guess. If you're unfamiliar with gas stoves, I'd shut the gas off and find some one to show you the ropes. BTW, **** means a little handle like thingy that is also a word for a male chicken.
2016-05-23 03:48:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you have a leak. Are there any drops of gas under your car? I would have it checked out with a mechanic.
2006-11-29 13:45:07 · answer #4 · answered by Zelda Hunter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your engine could be burning gas or you could have a leak take it to a dealer and see what the promblem I have a Toyota Supra and I had the same promblem there was a hole from me street racing and fling off a bump
2006-11-29 13:40:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what kind of car or truck is it?
you can get under your car or truck and look for gas leaks
it may be just a bad fuel filter or a bad gas line in my case it was the gas tank and when i droped the gas tank the whole top of the tank was rusted out so i had to replaced and tanks are not cheep
2006-11-29 13:48:17 · answer #6 · answered by davedebo198305 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put a clean piece of cardboard under the car over nite and look for stains in the morning.
also if the car is a little harder to start than usual, is a sisn of a leak, its harder to build up fuel pressure with a small leak
also different cars have differnt symptoms, you should list what kind of car u have!
2006-11-29 13:42:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
what kind of car? could be fuel pump but most newer cars fuel filter is inside the gas tank. Or it could be fuel filter line i had one go bad on my 1999 dodge caravan.
2006-11-29 13:42:27 · answer #8 · answered by crowdog31 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look for a crack where one of yoiur heat sheild bolts bolt to a bracket on the tank and see if it is leaking around the bracket
2006-11-29 14:15:18 · answer #9 · answered by james b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to the shop and have it checked out
2006-11-29 13:45:22 · answer #10 · answered by lorenzo p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋